Mars Express MRS: Global Gravity Measurements from 2010-2012

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA during the extended mission phase from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31. This dataset provides Global Gravity measurements for a specific observation window on 2012-10-11. It is part of the MARS EXPRESS MRS 1/2/3 EXTENDED MISSION 3 series.

Use Cases

• Modeling the internal structure and mass distribution of Mars based on gravity field data.
• Analyzing temporal variations in the Martian gravity field based on time-series measurements.
• Calibrating and validating other orbital or ground-based geophysical measurements of Mars.
• Studying the dynamics of the Mars Express spacecraft orbit based on radio science tracking.

Strengths

• Data originates from NASA, a leading authority in space exploration.
• Covers a defined two-year mission phase from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31.
• Provides a specific observation time range for a gravity measurement event.

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 (NASA)

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express spacecraft Radio Science experiments.

Time Range

Extended mission phase: 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31. Specific measurement: 2012-10-11T01:50:53.000 to 2012-10-11T06:23:41.500.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 14:51:45.628966; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)