After Jupiter Flyby

Although the study of the Jovian magnetosphere was not a primary mission objective, the recent flyby of the giant planet by Ulysses has produced a wealth of new observations that constitute a major contribution to our understanding of this complex and dynamic plasma environment. Following the flyby, all spacecraft systems and the scientific instruments were checked out thoroughly and found to be in good health. The Ulysses spacecraft following Jupiter flyby left the plane of the ecliptic and began its primary mission of exploring the high latitude heliosphere, described elsewhere in these Ulysses pages.