The NEAR Spacecraft

Characteristics:

Mass:	805 kg (includes propellant)
Basic Design:	Three-axis stabilized; Fixed solar panels Fixed 1.5-m high-gain antenna; Fixed instruments Passive thermal design; Redundant critical subsystems
Power:	Solar powered 1800 W @ 1 AU
Telemetry:	X-band link to NASA Deep Space Network
Size:	1.7 square-meters at the base
Data Rate:	Selectable between 9 bits/s and 26.8 Kbits/s
Memory Capacity:	1.7-Gb solid-state
Propulsion:	(1) 100-lb thruster, (4) 5-lb thrusters, (7) 1-lb thrusters; total Delta V of 1450 m/s
Mission Control Center:	Applied Physics Laboratory
Navigation Support:	Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Subsystems:

Flight software	Mechanical	Structure	Thermal
Command & Data Handling	Telecommunications	Propulsion	Power
Guidance & Control	Electromagnetic Compatibility		Test Equipment

Spacecraft Images

	On large shaker (40,000 lb-F) preparing for system vibration test			Launch 17 Feb 96
	In Delta fairing prior to launch			After launch; artist's conception

More Resources:

NEAR Spacecraft & Instrumentation (PDF)

Design & Development of NEAR Propulsion System (PDF)