Japanese Antarctic observation team conduct kite plane survey

Japanese Antarctic observation team conduct kite plane survey

SHOWA BASE, Antarctica - Members of the Japanese Antarctic observation team conducted an aerial survey up to 1,200 meters using a small unmanned kite plane (photo taken on Jan. 30 near the Showa Base) to collect dust and weather data. (Pool photo)

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