Midwinter is Celebrated Across Antarctica
USAP Headlines
Thursday June 27, 2024
First celebrated in 1898 by the crew of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, Midwinter's Day is tradition recognized by each of the 40 research stations that remain operational through the winter.

National Security Memorandum on United States Policy on the Antarctic Region
USAP Headlines
Friday May 17, 2024
Today, President Biden signed a National Security Memorandum (NSM) on United States Policy on the Antarctic Region, just ahead of the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting.

Update on the NSF South Pole Station Master Planning Process
USAP Headlines
Thursday May 16, 2024
The draft South Pole Station Master Plan (SPSMP) has been made available for public comment via the United States Federal Register.

Join us for a Live Event about the Search for Meteorites
Events
Monday March 25, 2024
Antarctica is filled with visitors from space...meteorites! On April 15 at 1pm EST, Dr. James Karner will talk about his team's month-long search for these extraterrestrial messengers in Antarctica.

It's a Team Effort to Launch a 940-Foot-Tall Balloon
USAP Headlines
Friday January 19, 2024
Launching a balloon that is 940-feet tall at launch is no easy task. It takes teams of scientists, experts, engineers, technicians and support staff from NASA and the USAP.

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Office of Polar Programs News

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Draft Request for Proposals: Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract

New Office of Polar Programs News
Friday July 26, 2024

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) to further engage with industry and to continue its efforts to capture industry feedback to improve planning for the follow-on Antarctic procurement contract, Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: U.S. Antarctic Program Ombudsperson

Office of Polar Programs News
Thursday July 11, 2024

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs is seeking a qualified individual to join the Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) Section as Program Liaison, U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Ombudsperson.