MARS EXPRESS: Radio Science Solar Conjunction Measurements from 2023

Mars Express Radio Science data were collected during the extended mission phase from 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) produced this specific dataset, which captures Solar Conjunction measurements from 2023-12-04T23:51:29.000 to 2023-12-05T04:43:38.000.

Use Cases

• Analyze radio signal attenuation and scintillation during solar conjunction based on the described measurement event.
• Model solar corona effects on spacecraft communication based on the specified Radio Science data type.
• Study temporal variations in planetary atmospheric properties inferred from the described radio occultation measurements.
• Validate and calibrate instruments for deep-space missions based on the Mars Express platform data.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Mars Express mission operated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
• Covers a precisely defined Solar Conjunction event from 2023-12-04T23:51:29.000 to 2023-12-05T04:43:38.000.
• Part of a defined extended mission phase spanning the full calendar year 2023.

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 instrument during a Solar Conjunction measurement.

Time Range

2023-12-04T23:51:29.000 to 2023-12-05T04:43:38.000 (specific event); Extended mission phase: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12 31.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 07:39:39.658589; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars and interplanetary space (Solar Conjunction path).