What’s it like to live and work in one of the harshest environments on Earth? ❄️

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Located in the middle of Antarctica, 1100 km inland from the coast on a plateau at an altitude of 3200 m, Concordia is one of the most extreme research outposts on our planet. When winter sets in, temperatures plummet to -80°C, the Sun disappears for four months, and the station becomes completely cut off from the rest of the world.

For two decades, we have sponsored a medical doctor each year to brave the cold and isolation in this unique environment which mirrors many of the psychological and physiological challenges astronauts face in space. By studying life at Concordia, scientists can better understand these effects, develop countermeasures and prepare for future human missions beyond Earth.

Sarah Gaier arrived at Concordia station last November. She has been busy settling into the station and setting up biomedical experiments , which include studying mindfulness techniques and investigating the effects of the extreme environment on our immune systems.

???? ESA-Dr Sarah Gaier

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Deep Space
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ESA, European Space Agency, Antarctica research
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