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Floating research station departs France for Arctic expedition

A vessel shaped like a giant aluminium igloo has embarked on a long-term scientific mission to drift within Arctic polar ice, as reported by The Local.

By 20 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET Updated 20 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET

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According to The Local, a floating research station designed to resemble a large aluminium igloo departed from France on Sunday. The vessel is embarking on a long-term mission to the Arctic, where it will drift alongside polar ice in one of the world's most challenging environments.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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