MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Global Gravity Measurements from 2013-2014

MARS EXPRESS MRS 1/2/3 EXTENDED MISSION 4 3521 V1.0 is a Mars Express Radio Science data set collected by NASA. It contains global gravity measurements for Mars from the extended mission phase between 2013-01-01 and 2014-12-31, with a specific time sample from 2013-02-24T08:11:35.000 to 2013-02-24T10:25:22.500.

Use Cases

• Modeling the internal structure of Mars based on global gravity measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in the Martian gravitational field based on the 2013-2014 time range.
• Calibrating orbital models for spacecraft based on radio science data.
• Studying the density distribution of the Martian crust and mantle based on gravity anomalies.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative NASA Mars Express mission.
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission period from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12 31.
• Provides a specific, timestamped measurement sample for validation.

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 (NASA)

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express spacecraft Radio Science instrument.

Time Range

2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31 (extended mission phase), with a sample from 2013-02-24.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 06:52:57.400299; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)