MARS EXPRESS Sun MRS: Solar Conjunction Radio Science Data from 2023

Mars Express Radio Science data collected during the extended mission phase from 2023-01-01 to 2023-12 31. The dataset is a Solar Conjunction measurement covering the specific time window from 2023-12-14T22:15:53.000 to 2023-12-15T04:56:01.000. It was created by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and last updated on 2026-03-13.

Use Cases

• Analyze signal attenuation and plasma effects during solar conjunction based on radio science measurements.
• Study the Martian atmosphere and ionosphere using radio occultation data implied by the dataset's nature.
• Model solar corona density fluctuations based on radio signal data collected during the specified conjunction event.
• Validate and calibrate radio science instruments on the Mars Express spacecraft for the extended mission period.

Strengths

• Data covers a specific and critical solar conjunction event from 2023-12-14 to 2023-12-15.
• Dataset is associated with the authoritative National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
• Last updated metadata indicates recent maintenance as of 2026-03-13.

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.

Time Range

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 (mission phase); specific measurement from 2023-12-14T22:15:53.000 to 2023-12-15T04:56:01.000

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 19:51:25.539344; freshness should be verified

Geography

Mars and interplanetary space along the Mars-Earth line during solar conjunction.