Russian meteorological satellite ARKTIKA-M was injected into orbit in December 2023. The satellite’s payload is currently undergoing in-orbit testing. Meanwhile, in-orbit testing of almost all ARCTICA-M service subsystems including electric power subsystem has been successfully completed.

Solar arrays produced by RESHETNEV are the vital part of ARKTIKA-M electric power subsystem.

Both ARKTIKA-M solar arrays comprise three panels each and are manufactured in line with mature and effective technologies. The solar arrays consist of lightweight and durable frames made of polymer composite materials, photocells based on three-cascade gallium arsenide, and mechanical devices.

ARKTIKA-M is the second satellite in the same-name space hydrometeorological system while the first one also features solar arrays by RESHETNEV.

These satellites are intended to provide the Hydrometeorological Centre with real-time information on climate and environmental conditions in the Arctic zone, as well as to relay search and rescue signals.