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Names of research stations in antarctica?

Dakshin Gangotri was the first scientific base station of India situated in Antarctica.Edit:-Dakshin Gangotri was closed in 1989 due to being submerged in snow.Another one was built, called Maitri around 1988-1989. There is a lake near it called Lake Priyadarshini.Another one is being planned to be completed around 2012. It is tentatively named as Bharati.


What is the name space station that is orbiting the earth now?

The space station currently orbiting Earth is called the International Space Station (ISS). It serves as a research facility for various countries and is inhabited by astronauts from around the world.


What is a long-term orbiting platform in space called?

A long-term orbiting platform in space is called a space station. These stations serve as research laboratories, living quarters, and operational bases for spacecraft. Notable examples include the International Space Station (ISS) and China's Tiangong space station.


Why is the arm on the International Space Station named Canada?

The robotic arm of the international space station is officially called the Remote Manipulator System or RMS for short. In Canada it is usually referred to as the Canadarm, due the the fact that is was built in Canada.


What was the 1st space station called?

The first space station was called Salyut 1, launched by the Soviet Union on April 19, 1971. It was designed to support long-duration missions and conduct scientific research in space. Salyut 1 operated for 175 days before re-entering Earth's atmosphere in October 1971. The station successfully hosted the first crewed space mission to a space station in June 1971.

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What is the largest research station on antarctica called?

The largest research station on the Antarctic continent is called McMurdo Station. It is supported by the National Science Foundation, which represents the United States of America's interests there.


What is the station in Antarctica owned by the US called?

The United States of America supports three research stations on the Antarctic continent: McMurdo Station, Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, and Palmer Station.


Does Japan have a research base in Antarctica?

Yes, Japan has a research station in Antarctica called the Showa Station. It is located on East Ongul Island in the Skarvsnes area of Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. The station conducts research in various fields such as glaciology, geology, and meteorology.


What is the science center in Antarctica called?

All science centers in Antarctica are preceded by a [location name] Research Station. Location names can be Palmer, Davis, McMurdo, Scott Base and so forth.


What countries in Antarctica speak french?

France has a permanent research station in Antarctica called Dumont d'Urville. French is spoken at this station and by French researchers in the area. Additionally, French is one of the official languages of the Antarctic Treaty System, which governs the continent.


What city is known as the gateway to antarctica?

You can access Antarctica from New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Argentina, even South America -- with several cities being bases for tours or logistical support for scientific work being conducted on the continent.


What is the nz base in antarctica called?

The New Zealand base in Antarctica is called Scott Base. It is located about three kilometers from the US base, McMurdo Station.


What are the most important bases in Antarctica?

If you mean base is a generic name for a research station, they are established on crevasse-free zones or near the coasts. Buildings are constructed there the same way they are constructed in the country supporting the station. Wood, metal and glass are all useful components for buildings in Antarctica.


Names of research stations in antarctica?

Dakshin Gangotri was the first scientific base station of India situated in Antarctica.Edit:-Dakshin Gangotri was closed in 1989 due to being submerged in snow.Another one was built, called Maitri around 1988-1989. There is a lake near it called Lake Priyadarshini.Another one is being planned to be completed around 2012. It is tentatively named as Bharati.


The largest so called ozone hole is observed above?

The Continent of Antarctica


What does Africa have the world's largest of?

The largest hot desert, called the Sahara Desert, is in Africa. The Sahara is the second largest desert on earth after Antarctica.


Did France establish a research base in Antarctica?

Yes. Since January 12, 1956, there has been a permanently staffed French research base at "66°40′S 140°01′E / 66.667°S 140.017°E" called Dumont d'Urville Station.