Arctic Weather Satellite deploys solar wings

Once in orbit, ESA’s Arctic Weather Satellite deploys its solar wings. Spanning 5.5 metres from end to end, the panels provide the satellite with the power it needs to operate in space. As its name suggests, the Arctic Weather Satellite mission is designed to show how a potential polar-orbiting constellation of satellites could provide data for very short-term weather forecasts and nowcasts in the Arctic, a region that lacks these kind of forecasts. Importantly, the constellation would also allow for more accurate forecasting around the world. Access this video on the ESA video library: Credits: ESA/Mlabspace ★ Subscribe: and click twice on the bell button to receive our notifications. Our main YouTube channel: @EuropeanSpaceAgency Check out our full video catalog: Follow us on Twitter: On Facebook: On Instagram: On LinkedIn: On Pinterest: On Flickr: We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out to get up to speed on everything space related. Copyright information about our videos is available here: #ESA #Satellite #EarthObservation