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Inside the hangar, which also functions as a control tower to monitor weather conditions and support flight operations.

The hangar doors are opened for the first time this season, marking the start of airfield operations.

The Perseus hangar comes into view for the first time this season as preparations for incoming flights begin.

Four Prinoth groomers and bulldozers line up to groom and clear the runway, ensuring safe landing conditions for the incoming cargo aircraft.

A final look at the newly installed solar thermal panels, marking an important upgrade to the station’s renewable energy system.

Alain Hubert and Nicolas Herinckx after the successful setup of the station, photographed by Simon Steffen.

The newly installed automatic weather station stands fully assembled on the rocky surface of Vesthaugen Nunatak.

The new panels are firmly fixed to the mounting structure to ensure stability under Antarctic weather conditions.

The new solar thermal panels are lifted into place and aligned on the station’s roof, ready for installation.