USCGC Polar Star smashes through Antarctic ice in Operation Deep Freeze 2026
Published date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:04:46 +0700The United States Coast Guard cutter Polar Star smashed through Antarctic ice as part of Operation Deep Freeze 2026.
Drone footage shows the vessel cutting through thick ice in the Ross Sea on January 12, clearing vital routes for scientific and logistical missions in the region.
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Ross Sea, Antarctica |
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12/01/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP174805 |
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Duration: 03:26 |
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Rating: News safe |
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