[sci.space] What is the Solar Impact Mission?

ZZASSGL@cms.manchester-computing-centre.ac.UK (07/24/89)

 
In a recent edition of "New Scientist" there is an article about
matter/anti-matter drives. There was  an incidental mention of a
project  called   the  "Solar   Impact  Mission"  and   that  an
matter/anti-matter drive would be ideal for this.
 
OK, What is the "Solar Impact Mission"  and why is it so hard to
hit the Sun? After all we have already had close ups of Mercury.
 
 
Geoff.
MCC