After nine months of isolation, the crew at Concordia research station eagerly awaited the arrival of fresh supplies and new faces. ESA-sponsored medical doctor Beth Healey set up her camera to record the arrival of the aircraft and the snowstorm it brings with it.
After 270 days, the five-minute taxi from the frozen airstrip must have seemed insignificant, think of this next time your aircraft is delayed at the airport!
Discussion: 2 comments
Hey all. I was just wondering, how much does it cost to operate Concordia Station per year? Also, I was wondering, if i wanted to open a KFC franchise at your location how much would a bucket of chicken cost after transportation fees, labor etc.?
Hi Richard, sorry for the late reply, we asked and the rough costs are:
– the running cost of Concordia station is less than 10 M€ per year, shared 50-50 between France and Italy
– 1 kg of cargo transported from Cap Prudhomme to Concordia with the traverse costs about 2€; if you add the cost of the transport by ship from Tasmania, this cost increases to about 3€ a kg
Probably best to consider a different location for your franchise!