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NATIONAL PROGRAM
Germany in Antarctica
The Alfred Wegener Institute operates Neumayer Station III and the Polarstern icebreaker, with a strong polar science and logistics focus.
Reference profile · editorial review: 15 SEP 2026. Indicators are contextual and should be read with their period, methodology and primary source; they are not a real-time measure of available capacity.
PROGRAM
Alfred Wegener Institute — German Antarctic Program
Operates Neumayer Station III and uses Polarstern for research and resupply.
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EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
Strengths
- High-level polar research
- Polarstern as a multipurpose platform
- Year-round Neumayer III
- Extensive international cooperation
MONITORING
What to watch
- Polarstern schedule
- Fleet renewal projects
- Weddell Sea campaigns
- International logistics contracts
CATALOGUE
Key assets and facilities
- Neumayer Station III
- RV Polarstern
VERIFICATION