Events tagged with "solar research"

Historical Events tagged with "solar research"

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Space Exploration

Discovery Launches Ulysses Space Probe

October 6th, 1990 34 years ago

Space Shuttle Discovery lifted off on its STS-41 mission, successfully deploying the Ulysses space probe. This mission aimed to gather data about the Sun's polar regions, which had never been studied in detail before. Ulysses carried scientific instruments designed to measure solar wind and magnetic fields, providing crucial insights into solar behavior and its effects on the solar system. The launch took place from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking a significant step forward in solar research.