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.