New Horizons REX: Pluto Cruise Phase Radio Science Raw Data V2.0

NASA's New Horizons Radio Science Experiment (REX) raw instrument data from the Pluto cruise mission phase comprises Version 2.0. The dataset includes calibration measurements using known radio sources, Jupiter, and cold sky, operational readiness tests, and internal calibration patterns. Data was last updated on the platform in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Calibrating deep-space radio science instruments based on known radio source measurements.
• Analyzing spacecraft operational readiness based on test data mentioned in the description.
• Studying planetary atmospheres and occultations using the prime science radiometry observations.
• Validating instrument performance through internal test pattern calibration data.

Strengths

• Version 2.0 indicates a curated, updated release.
• Data includes multiple calibration types: known sources, Jupiter, and cold sky.
• Produced by the authoritative organization National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are 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 by the New Horizons Radio Science Experiment (REX) instrument during the Pluto cruise mission phase.

Time Range

Pluto cruise mission phase.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 16:10:54.931641; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Deep space, trajectory to Pluto.