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Concordia

Concordia is operated by the French Polar Institute (IPEV) and the Italian Antarctic Programme (PNRA).

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It is located more than 1000 km away from the coastal stations. Many researchers use this facility for psychology, physiology, and medicine. Some “crew members” perform a winter-over where they are part of research lasting the entire winter. 

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Antarctica

Mission Overview

  • Location: Antarctica
  • Environment: Isolation
  • Hazards Tested: Hostile environment
  • Research: Research performed at Concordia includes glaciology, atmospheric studies, astronomy, human related research, and some technologies. 
  • Learn More:  http://www.esa.int/concordia

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NASA's Concordia Blog

Follow Beth Healey, a 28-year-old medical doctor from London, through her 14-months at the Concordia Station ending in January 2016 as a European Space Station researcher.

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Analog missions prepare us for near-term and future exploration to asteroids, Mars, and the Moon. Analogs play a significant role in problem solving for spaceflight research.

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