ROSETTA-ORBITER 67P: Radio Science Gravity Measurements from Extension 1

Radio Science data collected by the Rosetta spacecraft during its Extension 1 mission phase from 2016-01-01 to 2016-04-05. The dataset contains global gravity measurements for comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, specifically covering a 4.7-hour observation window on 2016-02-08. It is published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Use Cases

• Modeling the gravitational field of comet 67P based on the radio science measurements.
• Analyzing temporal variations in gravity during the spacecraft's close approach on 2016-02-08.
• Correlating gravity data with other Rosetta mission observations to understand comet structure.
• Validating simulations of comet 67P's mass and density distribution.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated planetary science mission (Rosetta).
• Covers a specific, well-documented observation period on 2016-02-08.
• Focuses on a globally significant celestial body, comet 67P.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file format 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 via Radio Science Instrument (RSI) on the Rosetta orbiter.

Time Range

2016-01-01 to 2016-04-05 (mission phase); specific measurement from 2016-02-08T14:42:35.000 to 2016-02-08T19:24:07.000.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 13:39:34.733907; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko.