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News Release 08-006
NSF Dedicates New South Pole Station
Elevated structure is the third U.S. station at the Pole since 1956, and an engineering marvel
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Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
Credit: Dwight Bohnet / NSF
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The New Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
Credit: National Science Foundation
A crowd gathers for the dedication of the new elevated station at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
Credit: Peter Rejcek / NSF
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A crew lowers the U.S. flag for the old South Pole Station Dome for the last time during the decommissioning ceremony.
Credit: Glenn Grant / NSF
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