Statistics
- the mass of the craft: 486.3 kg (1072 lb 2 oz) (with fuel)
- total cost: US$149.7 million
- development cost: US$94.8 million
- prime contractor: Spectrum Astro, later acquired by General Dynamics
- launch site: Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida
- launch vehicle: Boeing Delta II model 7326
- maximum power: 2,500 W (of which 2,100 W powers the ion thrust engine)
- project manager: Dr. Marc Rayman
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