Inauguration of the Princess Elisabeth Station in Utsteinen
The Princess Elisabeth Station, the only polar station built during the International Polar Year and the first "zero emission" station ever, was officially inaugurated on Sunday 15th February 2009. The station, which is now without a doubt a model of stations to come, marks Belgium's return to Antarctica.
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Antarctica from the air
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Utsteinen from afar
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The First
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And her wind turbines
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The base camp at Utsteinen
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Today, it's all about her.
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The guests on the ridge
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Wind scoop
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Short introduction by Alain Hubert, President of the International Polar Foundation and driving force behind this project.
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Inauguration by Mrs. Sabine Laruelle, Belgian Minister for Science Policy.
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Speech by Mr. Pieter De Crem, Belgian Defence Minister.
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Some of the people who made it all possible.
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The station's kitchen
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Living area inside the Station
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Living area inside the Station
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