So its going to coast for 3/4 of its journey? That's normal. A spiraling path is too slow for people.

The payload also includes one penny to honor a Rabbi. Mission Specialist Nathan asked Rabbi Gherkin, "How much is a penny worth in heaven? Rabbi replied, "$1 million." Nathan asked, "How long is a minute in heaven?" Rabbi said, "One million years." Nathan asked for a penny. Rabbi answered,
"Sure, in a minute."