Solar Orbiter - structural and thermal model
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Date: 10 March 2015
Satellite: Solar Orbiter
Copyright: Airbus Defence and Space 2015
The structural and thermal model (STM) of the Solar Orbiter spacecraft, pictured in March 2015 at the Stevenage premises of prime contractor Airbus Defense and Space.
This photo shows the installation of the heat shield STM.
Last Update: 1 September 2019