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Phobos photometric properties from Mars Express HRSC observations

Barucci, M. A.; Fornasier, S.; Matz, K. -D. +5 more

Aims: This study aims to analyze Phobos' photometric properties using Mars Express mission observations to support the Martian Moons exploration mission (MMX) devoted to the investigation of the Martian system and to the return of Phobos samples.
Methods: We analyzed resolved images of Phobos acquired between 2004 and 2022 by the High Re…

Advancements in the 3D shape reconstruction of Phobos: An analysis of shape models and future exploration directions

Willner, Konrad; Chen, Min; Huang, Xianfeng +4 more

Aims: Our research focuses on developing a high-precision and relatively high-resolution shape model of Phobos.
Methods: We employed advanced photogrammetric techniques combined with novel computer vision methods to reconstruct the 3D shape of Phobos from nearly 900 Mars Express/SRC and Viking Orbiter images. This research also involved …

MARSIS data as a new constraint for the orbit of Phobos

Orosei, R.; Lainey, V.; Cicchetti, A. +3 more

Context. The orbit of Phobos is currently known with a 1σ precision of 300 m, mostly directed along its track. Most previous determinations were made with the help of the Super-Resolution Channel (SRC) channel of the HRSC camera on board Mars Express (MEX). The Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionosphere Sounding (MARSIS) on board MEX crosse…