Mars Express Radio Science Gravity Measurements, 2013-2014

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31. The dataset likely contains global gravity measurements for Mars, with a specific record from 2013-03-01T07:18:50.000 to 2013-03-01T10:06:24.500. It was last updated on the platform in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Modeling Mars's crustal thickness based on gravity anomalies.
• Analyzing temporal variations in Mars's gravitational field.
• Calibrating orbital models for spacecraft based on gravity data.
• Studying subsurface features like aquifers or magma chambers inferred from gravity measurements.

Strengths

• Data covers a defined two-year period from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31.
• Specific measurement time ranges are documented, such as 2013-03-01T07:18:50.000 to 2013-03-01T10:06:24.500.
• Source organization is NASA, a recognized authority in space science.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The license is listed as 'other-license-specified', requiring review before use.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Likely collected via the Mars Express orbiter's Radio Science instrument.

Time Range

2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 08:42:37.198459; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)