Nation's new polar research expedition starts journey

【#Tech24H】Recently, China's 42nd Antarctic expedition team set sail on a seven-month journey from Shanghai. The expedition, supported by the country's two polar icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, consists of more than 500 members and researchers from over 10 countries and regions. The expedition team is expected to return to China in May 2026.
Editor:Zhang Liyan









