Mars Express MRS: Radio Science Gravity Measurements from 2013-2014

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31. The dataset provides global gravity measurements for Mars, with one specific observation period recorded on 2013-02 22T07:31:12.000 to 2013-02-22T10:28:56.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravity field based on radio science tracking data.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity measurements from the extended mission phase.
• Studying planetary interior structure based on global gravity data.
• Calibrating or validating other Mars orbital datasets using precise radio science observations.

Strengths

• Data originates from NASA, an authoritative space agency.
• Covers a defined two-year mission period from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31.
• Provides a specific, precise timestamp for a sample observation window.

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 instrument.

Time Range

2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 14:56:25.711159; freshness should be verified

Geography

Mars (global)