Around 4 days ago it was decided that a winter rescue mission was necessary for a person in Antarctica. For the third time in history, a rescue crew will embark on one of the most dangerous missions from Canada to the South Pole.
5. Most of the people that overwinter are
employed by the National Science Fund or the
lead contractor, Lockheed Martin.
What do they do all winter?
● Maintain the station
● Oversee long-term monitoring of the atmosphere and climate change
● Conduct research on the early history of the universe
● Observe subatomic particles using the station’s IceCube Neutrino Observatory
Source: The Washington Post
6. It’s dark. Everyone is basically stuck
and safety is the number one most
important thing until winter is over.
7. According to a number of news sources, on June 14 it
was decided that an emergency rescue mission will
embark on the five-day trip from Canada to “the largest
desert on the planet.”
8. Two Twin Otters will be used for the mission.
This is the only plane fit for the
job.
Only one is actually needed for
the rescue - the other is there
to rescue the rescue, if needed.
9. Twin Otter Profile
Flies at temperatures as low as
-75 degrees Celcius (-103 degrees
Fahrenheit)
65 foot wingspan
19 foot height
Introduced in 1966
Unit price $7M
10. There have been only two rescue missions
during winter in history.
The first rescue mission was for pancreatitis -
there was a 50% chance the person would
survive without medical attention.
The second rescue mission was for gall bladder
removal - a procedure the station is not
equipped to do.
The third rescue mission’s purpose is currently
unknown.
11. Have you heard any news about the mission?
Let me know updates!
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