1 This is the time of the last checks, remove the temporary items ("Red Tagged Items") and install the latest flight items ("Green Tagged Items"). Here, we deal with the IASI instrument from CNES.
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3 Inspection the AMSU-A2 instrument from NASA.
4 Inspection the AVHRR instrument from NASA.
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6 MetOp for the first time in flight configuration, stripped of all protection and temporary items.
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9 Firstly, the fairing is placed in front of the satellite to permit encapsulation after tilting.