MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Global Gravity Measurements from 2012

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during the extended mission phase from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31. The dataset provides global gravity measurements for Mars, covering a specific observation period from 2012-10 29T02:35:47.000 to 2012-10-29T07:14:15.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravity field based on radio science measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity data collected during the extended mission.
• Studying the internal structure and composition of Mars based on global gravity data.
• Calibrating or validating other orbital or surface data with precise gravity observations.

Strengths

• Data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a primary space science authority.
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission period from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31.
• Provides a specific, high-precision time range for gravity observations on 2012-10-29.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is 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 instruments.

Time Range

Extended mission phase: 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31. Specific observation: 2012-10-29T02:35:47.000 to 2012-10-29T07:14:15.500.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 14:03:08.915588; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)