MEX EXT 6 SPICAM: Mars Express Infrared Spectrometer Raw Data

Raw measurements from the SPICAM infrared spectrometer aboard the Mars Express spacecraft, collected during the extension 6 MARS phases. The dataset is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Calibrate and validate infrared spectrometer instrument models based on raw measurement data.
• Analyze atmospheric composition and surface properties of Mars based on infrared spectral signatures.
• Develop data processing pipelines for raw space instrument telemetry based on the described data format.
• Study temporal variations in Martian atmospheric conditions based on time-series spectrometer data.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative source, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
• Last updated on March 13, 2026, indicating recent metadata maintenance.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

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

Time Range

During the Mars Express extension 6 MARS phases.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03 13 16:25:21.688127; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars