Another satellite I modelled via a reference photo, though every reference photo was different in terms of design.
Estimated modelling time: 3.5hrs
-78,000 polygons (non-optimized) in this model I used box and cylindrical modelling with some subdivision modelling (i.e., turbosmoothing)
-Solar panels pivot correctly around their own axis.
-mental ray
-lanczos filter 1 min 16 max
-low fg preset
-normal reflection and refraction settings
Post background was composited in After Effects.
Cheers :)