Archive · 3 Oct 2025
India Launches Direct Cargo Flight to Antarctica
India is now flying supplies directly to Antarctica!
The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) sent a cargo plane from Goa.
The plane is carrying things like scientific tools and medicine.
This new way of sending supplies is faster.
This direct route strengthens India’s polar logistics.
The cargo will help scientists at research stations like Bharati and Maitri study the ice, the ocean, and the climate in Antarctica.
This mission is a big step for India, helping them do more research in the icy region.
NCPOR launched a direct air cargo flight to Antarctica.
The flight departed from Manohar International Airport, Goa.
It carried 18 tonnes of supplies including scientific equipment.
The mission aims to improve logistical efficiency.
The cargo supports research in glaciology, oceanography, and climate studies.
- Who
- NCPOR
- What
- Launched a direct air cargo flight to Antarctica
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- From Manohar International Airport, Goa, to Antarctica
- Why
- To enhance logistical efficiency and support Antarctic research
- Organization
- NCPOR
- Mission
- Direct air cargo to Antarctica
- Location
- From Goa, India to Antarctica
- Aircraft
- IL-76
- Cargo
- 18 tonnes of supplies
- Supplies
- Scientific equipment, medicines, provisions
- Research Focus
- Glaciology, oceanography, climate studies
