Orbit Characteristics
Sun synchronous, near-polar orbit
Equatorial Crossing 10:30 a.m., descending node
Inclination 98°
Altitude 705 km
Period 99 minutes
Semi-major axis 707.8 km
Eccentricity 0.0012
Launch Statistics
Vehicle Atlas 2 stage IIAS with solid rocket boosters.
Site SLC-2W, Western Test Range, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
Launch Date Dec 18, 1999 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT
Window 25 minute
Vital Statistics
Payload Weight 5,040 kg
Power 2,500 watts average
Size (stowed) 6.8m long x 3.2m diameter
Mission Life 6 years