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Close-up of the adjustment screw that allows millimeter-accurate leveling.

The hydraulic pistons are now installed and ready for testing.

Preparing the wooden foundation that will hold the new hydraulic pistons.

With the snow cleared, the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Station is fully operational, powered by solar energy and ready for the BELARE 2025–26 season.

Waste storage containers and equipment are placed on the newly leveled terrace, ready for the busy summer season ahead.

The terrace in front of the station’s annexes is carefully leveled with laser guidance to ensure smooth vehicle circulation.

The team’s Prinoth tractors and excavators push through the snow, clearing paths and access points around the station.

Overwintering boards are removed from the solar panels, allowing the station to harness the sun’s energy again.

After eight months of winter, the Princess Elisabeth Station is completely blanketed in snow and ice, awaiting the arrival of the BELARE team.