Timelapse: deploying MetOp-SG-B1’s solar wing

With launch planned for later this year, testing is well underway to ensure the MetOp Second Generation- B1 weather satellite is ready for its life in orbit around Earth. These checks include verifying that its spectacular four-panel, 11-metre-long, solar wing will deploy correctly.

This timelapse video shows the solar wing deployment test.

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