MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Gravity Measurements from 2013-2014

Mars Express Radio Science data provides Global Gravity measurements for Mars. The dataset covers a specific observation period from 2013-02-02T08:04:20.000 to 2013-02-02T10:08:15.500, collected during the extended mission phase from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31. It was published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Use Cases

• Modeling the internal structure of Mars based on global gravity field data.
• Analyzing temporal variations in Mars's gravity field from time-series radio science measurements.
• Calibrating orbital models for spacecraft around Mars using precise gravity data.
• Studying the distribution of mass and density within the Martian crust and mantle.

Strengths

• Data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Mars Express mission.
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission phase from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31.
• Provides precise temporal coverage for a specific observation window on 2013-02-02.

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 the Mars Express spacecraft's Radio Science experiment.

Time Range

2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31 (extended mission), with a specific measurement from 2013-02-02T08:04:20.000 to 2013-02-02T10:08:15.500.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 17:02:52.452852; freshness should be verified

Geography

Mars (global coverage)