1 MetOp and Fregat tanks are full. Firefighters are on alert.
2 Everything is ready in the integration room "UCIF"! Today, MetOp will be integrated onto the launcher adapter (right). On July 5, it will be integrated on "Fregat", the fourth stage of the rocket (in the centre of the picture). On July 8, everything will be inserted into the fairing (at the left of the picture). On July 11, the entire composite will be transferred by train to the launcher integration (MIK 40) site at 40 km.
3 "Fregat": the fourth stage of the rocket.
4 Beginning of the transfer to the launcher adaptor.
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6 The lower part of the satellite is covered with mirrors to radiate the heat generated by the batteries.
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8 Docking to the launcher adapter.
9 The strap holding the satellite to the launcher adapter. At the end of the launch, it will be detached by pyrotechnics allowing the separation of the satellite from "Fregat".
10 The strap is installed protections prevent any pyrotechnics activation.
11 That's it! Next spectacular phase will be the integration of MetOp onto Fregat on July 5.
