have you heard about the antarctic rescue mission?

Have you heard about the Antarctic rescue mission?And how is it even possible?

During the month of June, Antarctica is in pitch black darkness all day long.

Each winter, there are 48 people that stay at the Amundsen-Scott station.

The Amundsen-Scott South Pole station opened in 1957.

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

It’s dark. Everyone is basically stuck and safety is the number one most important thing until winter is over.

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.”

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.

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

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.

Have you heard any news about the mission? Let me know updates!

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