the implementation of space programs and their part on the ground, this is joint work in the antarctic treatyernational arena, that is, close cooperation, and this is joint work from the point of view of protecting the antarctic environment, because it is a natural reserve, a natural reserve of global importance. tell us about the belarusian antarctic station, when is it planned to fully complete its construction? well, the construction of the station began in 2015, the first object was delivered, by 2021 the construction of the first stage was completed, today about 12-14 specialists are working on a full complex. opportunities, this is part of the scientific laboratories, this is a medical hospital, these are separate, albeit small, small cabins for living, this is a reliable life support system, duplicated several times, these are modern means of communication, including the possibility of unlimited access to the internet, that is, the internet is there too, yes, we have had the internet for the third year already , well, the near-term prospect for the development of the station until 2025

field of implementation of space programs, their part on the ground, this is joint work in the antarctic treatynational arena, that is , close cooperation, and this is joint work from the point of view of environmental protection of the antarctic, because it naturalist, nature reserve. hospital, these are separate, albeit small, small cabins for living, this is a reliable life support system, duplicated several times, these are modern means of communication, including the ability to access unlimited internet, that is , there is internet there too, and we have had internet for the third year already, well, the immediate prospect of developing the station is up to by 2025, it is being looked at, this is... strengthening part of the environmental protection, that is, part of the environmental protection equipment is planned to be installed, placed, added to what is already available. well, you have already noted that this past expedition was the longest, but as far as we know, belarusian polar explorers have plans to go on a year-round, so to speak, expedition, how difficult this is, well, i want

in the implementation of space programs, their part on the ground, this is joint work in the antarctic treatytional arena, that is, close cooperation, and these are the stations themselves, when fully planned have its construction already been completed? well, construction of the station began in 2015, the first object was delivered, by 2021 construction of the first one was completed queue, today it is a small, compact, modern, i would say town or village, providing work for about 12-14. specialists with a full range of capabilities, this is part of the scientific laboratories, this is a medical hospital, these are separate, albeit small, small cabins for living, this is a reliable life support system, duplicated several times, these are modern means of communication, including the ability to access unlimited internet, then there is internet there too, yes internet. commands, well in that case it will be different team preparation? you know, taking into account the fact that the current seasonal expeditions of the national academy of sciences at one time set up precisely this algorithm for c

victoria: the antarctic treaty is a global agreement drawn up more than 60 years ago that now has 56 states that antarctica will be used for peaceful purposes and scientific co-operation. one of those permitted, peaceful purposes is tourism. and that's growing. before the 1980s, just a few hundred people came here each year. in the summer season between 2022 and 23, more than 100,000 people visited. steffi: that boat shed on the shore, that's now staff quarters... victoria: steffi is an expedition leader for a tour operator. it's her job to plan an antarctic itinerary for the 200 people on board the ship we're that traveling on. steffi: weather, ice changing dynamics... and the industry was designed when 100 passenger vessels were the larger ships, okay. and now 100 passenger vessels are the smaller ships. victoria: the international association of antarctic tour operators sets out guidelines for the industry. including restrictions on the numbers of people that can go ashore. and keeping a safe distance from wildlife. the plan was that we would land here today, but it's not possible