We will also conduct several critical payload operations, including switching on the SEVIRI imager and releasing two protective covers, one over the optics and the second covering the radiator. This all has to happen rather quickly, or else performance could be affected.

We built a robust mission control system, but of course we did not have to extend this to include mission scheduling, data transfer or other routine phase activities as these will all be handled by EUMETSAT after handover.

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