ROSETTA-LANDER MUPUS: Comet 67P Surface Data from the SDL Phase

MUPUS instrument data from the Rosetta Lander's SDL phase on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The dataset is archived by NASA and conforms to Planetary Data System Standards, Version 3.6. Documentation describing the MUPUS experiment is included in the archive.

Use Cases

• Analyze comet surface thermal and mechanical properties based on MUPUS instrument measurements.
• Validate instrument performance models based on data acquired during the SDL (Science Data Logging) phase.
• Study comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko's composition and behavior based on the primary target described.

Strengths

• Data conforms to Planetary Data System Standards, Version 3.6, ensuring a defined archival format.
• Includes experiment documentation, which likely aids in data interpretation.
• Primary target is explicitly stated as comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

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.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Acquired by the MUPUS instrument onboard the Rosetta Lander during the SDL phase.

Time Range

During the SDL (Science Data Logging) phase of the Rosetta mission.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 14:46:16.071323; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.