MARS EXPRESS: Solar Conjunction Radio Science Data from Extended Mission

Mars Express Radio Science data collected by NASA during the extended mission phase from 2021-01-01 to 2022-12 31. The specific measurement covers the time period 2021-10-12T23:18:16.000 to 2021-10-13T00:44:56.500. This dataset is a Solar Conjunction measurement.

Use Cases

• Analyzing signal propagation effects during solar conjunction based on the radio science measurement type.
• Studying Martian atmospheric properties based on radio signal distortion data.
• Modeling spacecraft trajectory and gravitational influences based on the precise time range of the measurement.

Strengths

• Data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission period from 2021 to 2022.
• Provides a precise measurement window for a specific solar conjunction event.

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 the Mars Express spacecraft's radio science instrument during a solar conjunction.

Time Range

Extended mission: 2021-01-01 to 2022-12-31. Specific measurement: 2021-10-12T23:18:16.000 to 2021-10-13T00:44:56.500.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 07:55:38.269054; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars