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Installing Roof Panels
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
2025
Installing Roof Panels
Large wooden panels are lifted into place to form the roof of the new hangar.
Unloading Heavy Materials
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
2025
Unloading Heavy Materials
Heavy construction materials are unloaded using a crane to support the next phase of the build.
Hangar and Solar Power System
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Zero Emission Target Philosophy
2025
Hangar and Solar Power System
A side view of the Perseus hangar, where solar panels will provide renewable electricity during operations.
Inside the Perseus Hangar
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
2025
Inside the Perseus Hangar
Inside the hangar, which also functions as a control tower to monitor weather conditions and support flight operations.
Preparing the Construction Site
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
2025
Preparing the Construction Site
All materials and tools are prepared on site to continue the hangar’s structural build at the Winter Park.
Opening the Hangar Doors
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
2025
Opening the Hangar Doors
The hangar doors are opened for the first time this season, marking the start of airfield operations.
First Sight of the Hangar
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
2025
First Sight of the Hangar
The Perseus hangar comes into view for the first time this season as preparations for incoming flights begin.
Vehicles Ready for Runway Grooming
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
2025
Vehicles Ready for Runway Grooming
Four Prinoth groomers and bulldozers line up to groom and clear the runway, ensuring safe landing conditions for the incoming cargo aircraft.
Admiring the Result
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
2025
Admiring the Result
A final look at the newly installed solar thermal panels, marking an important upgrade to the station’s renewable energy system.