ESA Science & Technology - Ulysses at Solar Maximum and Beyond

Publication date: 02 July 2000

Authors: Marsden, R.G.

Journal: ESA Bulletin
Volume: 103
Page: pp. 41-47
Year: 2000

Copyright: ESA

The year 2000 promises to be highly eventful for the joint ESA-NASA Ulysses mission. Not only does it mark an important anniversary - on 6 October, Ulysses will have been in orbit for 10 years - it also sees the return of Ulysses to the poles of the Sun. Given the spectacular success of the spacecraft's first visit to these previously unexplored regions in 1994/95, there is every reason to expect a rich scientific harvest once again.