MARS EXPRESS MRS: Radio Science Occultation Data from 2024

2024-02-26T09:30:39.400 to 2024-02-26T09:52:47.200 is the specific time interval covered by this Mars Express Radio Science dataset. It contains occultation measurements collected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during the extended mission phase from 2023-01-01 to 2026-12-31. The dataset is identified as version 1.0 of the MARS MRS 1/2/3 EXTENDED MISSION 9 4416 product.

Use Cases

• Analyze Martian atmospheric density profiles based on radio occultation measurements.
• Study signal propagation and refraction through the Martian atmosphere based on radio science data.
• Validate atmospheric models for Mars based on time-series occultation data from the extended mission.

Strengths

• Data covers a specific 22-minute occultation event on 2024-02-26.
• Dataset is part of a defined extended mission phase from 2023 to 2026.
• Originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a recognized space agency.

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 instruments during occultation events.

Time Range

2024-02-26T09:30:39.400 to 2024-02-26T09:52:47.200 (specific event); Extended mission phase: 2023-01-01 to 2026-12-31

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 04:30:03.184411; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars