MARS EXPRESS MRS: Mars Global Gravity Data from Extended Mission 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 a specific sample time range from 2013-10-22T22:05:51.000 to 2013-10-23T01:23:24.500. It originates from the Mars Express spacecraft's extended mission phase.

Use Cases

• Modeling the Martian gravity field based on the global gravity measurement data.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity signals based on the precise time-series data.
• Studying the internal structure and composition of Mars based on gravity anomalies.
• Calibrating and validating other orbital remote sensing instruments based on radio science measurements.

Strengths

• Data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a trusted space agency.
• Covers a defined extended mission period from 2013-01-01 to 2014-12-31.
• Provides a specific, high-precision measurement window (2013-10-22T22:05:51.000 to 2013-10 23T01:23:24.500).

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.
• License is listed as 'other-license-specified'; specific terms require verification.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected via Mars Express spacecraft Radio Science experiment.

Time Range

2013-01 01 to 2014-12-31 (extended mission), with a sample from 2013-10-22T22:05:51.000 to 2013-10-23T01:23:24.500.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 06:08:58.690543; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars (global)