MARS EXPRESS: Solar Conjunction Radio Science Measurements 2021-2022

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA during the extended mission phase from 2021-01-01 to 2022-12-31. The dataset includes Solar Conjunction measurements covering a specific event on 2021-09-09T04:47:46.100 to 2021-09-09T08:24:57.649. It was last updated on 2026-03-13.

Use Cases

• Analyze signal propagation effects during solar conjunction based on the radio science measurement event.
• Study the Martian atmosphere or solar corona using radio occultation data implied by the dataset's nature.
• Validate or calibrate spacecraft communication models using precise time-stamped measurement data.
• Conduct time-series analysis of radio signal characteristics during a specific solar conjunction event.

Strengths

• Data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a trusted source.
• Provides a precise temporal window for a specific solar conjunction event (2021-09-09T04:47:46.100 to 2021-09-09T08:24:57.649).
• Covers a defined extended mission phase from 2021-01-01 to 2022-12-31.

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

Data collected by the Mars Express spacecraft during its extended mission.

Time Range

2021-01-01 to 2022-12-31, with a specific event on 2021-09-09.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 10:05:24.103580; freshness should be verified.