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ANTARCTICA FLIGHTS
Antarctica flights take off with fuel made from used cooking oil- In 2009, NASA started conducting the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice under Operation IceBridge to bridge the observational gap between ICESat and ICESat-2
- In 2013, balloons were launched by NASA near the North and South poles to study X-rays in Earth’s atmosphere
- In 1964, NASA first tracked a satellite with lasers; the method later helped measure sea-level rise and ice lossIn 1964, NASA researchers made history by tracking a satellite for the first time using a laser beam. Leveraging spare radar components and...24 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 2009, NASA deliberately crashed LCROSS into a permanently shadowed lunar crater; the mission detected water in the resulting debris plumeNASA's groundbreaking LCROSS mission in 2009 confirmed the presence of water ice at the Moon's south pole, transforming our understanding o...22 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interestA Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality....12 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- In 2025, scientists tracked 12 people through 10 months of Antarctic isolation. The findings could reshape how future Mars astronauts are trained for the psychological challenges of deep-space missionsTen months of Antarctic isolation revealed a hard truth about deep space. Twelve people trapped at Concordia Station faced rising conflict,...08 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Antarctica is covered in ice, yet fire is so dangerous that the U.S. keeps a full-time professional fire department thereThe extreme weather of Antarctica raises notable fire dangers for research stations. At McMurdo Station, the U.S. Antarctic Program's centr...08 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- Every winter, up to 15 people are isolated inside Antarctica’s Concordia Station for about nine months; brain scans found temporary gray matter changes linked to sleepResearch at Concordia Station reveals brain gray matter changes during isolation. These alterations are strongly linked to sleep quality an...29 Jul, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- Not Shark or Seal: Penguin's biggest predator on this island is a 20-gram animal and South Africa is now planning a 550-tonne poison solutionSouth Africa is preparing a large-scale operation to eliminate mice on Marion Island. Helicopters will drop 550 tons of poison bait across ...10 Jul, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Indian travellers chase offbeat global destinations, Antarctica tops bucket listsIndian travellers are broadening their itineraries, venturing beyond the usual hotspots. The allure of Antarctic cruises is rising, drawing...20 Dec, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
- Hollywood stuff! 20-year-old American pilot is released after being stranded at Antarctica island for 2 monthsAmerican pilot was detained June 28 and effectively stranded after authorities accused him of landing his cherry-red and white single-engin...08 Sep, 2025, 05.18 AM IST
- Who is 19-year-old US influencer pilot Ethan Guo, and why is he stuck in Antarctica?Ethan Guo, a young pilot and influencer, aimed to be the first to fly solo to all seven continents for charity. However, an unauthorized la...13 Aug, 2025, 02.20 PM IST
- New Zealand Air Force battles freezing cold and darkness to rescue 3 from US Antarctic baseNew Zealand's Vayu Sena successfully rescued three individuals from an American research facility in Antarctica. The operation occurred on ...07 Aug, 2025, 02.05 AM IST
- Silver, spry & seeking adventure: India's seniors are travelling bolder and farther than ever beforeAffluent Indians aged 50 and above are increasingly engaging in adventurous travel experiences, from Antarctic marathons to African wildlif...06 Apr, 2025, 05.53 PM IST
- Volcano of Riches: This mountain spits out gold valued at Rs 5 lakh every dayMount Erebus, Antarctica’s southernmost active volcano, stands out not only for its continuous eruptions but also for its unusual emission ...03 Oct, 2024, 11.10 AM IST
- Leisure abode in the south pole: Try Antarctica's mind-numbing luxury hotelThe White Desert Camp priced at $72,000 per person includes activities like trekking into blue ice caves, kite-skiing & abseiling.22 Aug, 2016, 09.49 AM IST
- China to deploy US-built aircraft in Antarctica expedition for the first timeThe fixed-wing Basler BT-67 will operate for expedition teams within a radius of 1,300-kilometre around China's Zhongshan Station in Antarc...25 Sep, 2015, 05.50 PM IST
- MH370 was deliberately steered towards Antarctica: ExpertsExperts believe that the plane was likely the target of a deliberate effort to steer it off course toward Antarctica.24 Feb, 2015, 06.55 PM IST
- Brazilian president vows to boost Antarctica operations during visitBrazil intends to increase its operations in Antarctica, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Sunday after visiting the region with ...18 Feb, 2008, 09.54 AM IST
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