MEX SPICAM: Mars Express UV Spectrometer Raw Measurements

NASA's Mars Express SPICAM level 0A UV data set contains raw spectrometer measurements. The data was collected during the spacecraft's cruise phase and its operational phase at Mars. The dataset was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Calibrate spectrometer instrument models based on raw UV measurements.
• Analyze Martian atmospheric composition trends based on UV spectral data.
• Study temporal changes in the Martian upper atmosphere during the mission phases.

Strengths

• Data originates from NASA, a leading space agency.
• Dataset is actively maintained, with an update in March 2026.

Limitations

• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected by the SPICAM ultraviolet spectrometer instrument aboard the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

Covers the cruise phase and Mars operational phase of the mission.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 18:01:54.862770; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars