MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Global Gravity Measurements from 2010-2012

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31 is the temporal coverage for this dataset. It contains Mars Express Radio Science data, specifically global gravity measurements, collected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The detailed data covers the time period from 2012-11-03T02:37:49.000 to 2012-11-03T06:35:04.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the internal structure of Mars based on global gravity measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in the Martian gravitational field based on radio science data.
• Calibrating or validating other orbital gravity datasets for Mars based on the specified time range.

Strengths

• Data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a recognized space agency.
• Covers a defined two-year mission phase from 2010-01-01 to 2012-12 31.
• Provides a precise timestamp for a specific measurement event on 2012-11-03.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express spacecraft Radio Science experiment.

Time Range

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31 (extended mission), with a specific measurement from 2012-11-03T02:37:49.000 to 2012-11-03T06:35:04.500.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 19:11:32.038906; freshness should be verified

Geography

Mars (global)