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November 23rd 2007

Published: November 23rd 2007

McMurdo Station sits with in the Ross Dependency, and is the largest community in Antarctica (capable of supporting up to 1,258 residents and a science research center operated by the United States through the United States Antarctic Program, a branch of the National Science Foundation. Located at 77°51′S, 166°40′E, McMurdo sits on the southern tip of Ross Island in Antarctica, on the shore... Read Full Entry

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Pegasus Airfield

Karl and two other cargo people relaxing on a Delta cargo vehicle as a C-17 is unloaded.

Long Duration Balloon

Payload carrier, balloon with Mount Erebus in background.

Long Duration Balloon

The payload.

Long Duration Balloon

Helium filled balloon with Mount Erebus in the background.

Long Duration Balloon

Balloon and payload carrier.

Long Duration Balloon

Sunlight shining thru top of balloon.

Long Duration Balloon

We have lift off.

Long Duration Balloon

Balloon launched. http://www.nsbf.nasa.gov/antarctica/ice0708.htm. Check on for up the the minute info on the balloon.

Long Duration Balloon

The information package floats to a landing.

McMurdo to Pegasus Airfield-Cargo

Transition from McMurdo to ice road is starting to leak. Karl drove the Cat936 across 13 miles of bumpy snow road to Pegasus then back again to McMurdo.

McMurdo to Pegasus Airfield-Cargo

Storm has arrived, high winds and blowing snow. Gift(cargo lady) is waiting to direct the fork lift operators while loading and unloading cargo vehicles.