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After ten days of runway preparation at Perseus Airfield, seven new crew members and three scientists arrived on December 19th, while eight departing team members returned home the same day.

A first glimpse of how the inside of the hangar will look once fully operational.

Structural elements are fixed and secured to complete the hangar safely and efficiently.

Large wooden panels are lifted into place to form the roof of the new hangar.

Heavy construction materials are unloaded using a crane to support the next phase of the build.

All materials and tools are prepared on site to continue the hangar’s structural build at the Winter Park.

A side view of the Perseus hangar, where solar panels will provide renewable electricity during operations.

Inside the hangar, which also functions as a control tower to monitor weather conditions and support flight operations.

The hangar doors are opened for the first time this season, marking the start of airfield operations.