After a short hiccup period this Monday morning (18/05), the MICE was activated and the two batteries are now maintained at a constant temperature for reconditioning (charge/discharge cycles).
Cooled air blown from the 2 boas onto the two flight batteries
This non stop activity will last till next Thursday (21/05). After this progressive recharge, performance will be evaluated before integration of the two batteries on the Spacecraft.
Last Friday (17/05) a Post Test Review (PTR) confirmed that the Spacecraft was in good health after a series of tests on Telemetry and TeleCommand (TTC), Main Communication Platform (MCP), Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) and the two Payloads: SEVIRI and GERB.
At 10:22 am this morning, one could ear a short "click" in the EPCU S1 High Bay confirming that the SEVIRI mechanism was properly locked for the last time. This corresponds to the SEVIRI configuration for launch meaning also that the next time it will be unlocked will be... in orbit!
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