Mars Express Radio Science: Global Gravity Measurements from 2010-2012

A Mars Express Radio Science dataset collected during the extended mission phase from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31. It provides global gravity measurements for Mars, with a specific time slice covering 2012-10 05T06:03:14.000 to 2012-10-05T09:55:43.500. The data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravity field based on radio science measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity data collected during the extended mission.
• Correlating gravity anomalies with Martian surface features or geological structures.
• Calibrating or validating other planetary geophysical models.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
• Covers a defined two-year mission period from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31.
• Provides a specific, high-precision time slice for detailed analysis.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express spacecraft radio science instruments.

Time Range

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31 (extended mission), with a specific slice from 2012-10-05T06:03:14.000 to 2012-10-05T09:55:43.500.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 07:40:04.198796; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)