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

A Mars Express Radio Science dataset collected by NASA between 2010-01-01 and 2012-12-31. It contains Global Gravity measurements, with a specific time segment from 2012-10-08T04:04:16.000 to 2012-10-08T08:29:53.500. The dataset was last updated on the platform in 2026.

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravity field based on radio science measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity data collected during a specific 4-hour window.
• Studying planetary interior structure using global gravity data.
• Calibrating or validating other Mars orbital datasets with precise radio science observations.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative NASA Mars Express mission.
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission phase from 2010 to 2012.
• Provides a precise time-stamped measurement window for a specific observation.

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.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express spacecraft Radio Science experiments.

Time Range

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31 (extended mission), with a specific measurement from 2012-10-08.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 16:14:03.215067; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Global coverage of Mars.