Mars Express Radio Science Gravity Measurements from 2010-2012

Mars Express Radio Science gravity data collected by NASA during the extended mission phase from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12 31. The dataset includes global gravity measurements for a specific time interval on 2012-12-20. It was last updated on the platform in 2026.

Use Cases

• Modeling the global gravity field of Mars based on the radio science measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in Martian gravity based on the specified time-series data.
• Calibrating or validating other orbital or geophysical datasets using the precise gravity data.

Strengths

• Data originates from NASA, a recognized authority in space science.
• Covers a defined mission period from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31.
• Provides a specific measurement time range on 2012-12-20.

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 the Mars Express spacecraft's Radio Science instrument.

Time Range

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31, with a specific measurement interval on 2012-12-20.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 15:28:11.441041; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)