These satellites were designed with the boardgame XCOM in mind. This set of 8 satellites are two-sided. One side is "undamaged" and the other "damaged" to represent the "exhausted" state - however in the final product the damage is very difficult to see without painting. The models definitely make it easier to grab and place - saving those precious seconds needed for your other teammates. The solar panels are also tilted at a 30 degree angle to provide more "character".