Because Estonia is an associated member of ESA, most of the launch expenses (about 70,000 euros) were covered by the Estonian member fee for educational expenses.
Kuna Eesti oli ESA assotsieerunud liige, siis kaeti stardikulud (u 70 000 eurot) suuremalt jaolt Eesti liikmemaksus sisalduvatest hariduskuludest.