McMurdo Station is a U.S. Antarctic research center located on the southern tip of Ross
McMurdo Station is a U.S. Antarctic research center located on the southern tip of Ross

Island, which is in the New Zealand-claimed Ross Dependency on the shore of McMurdo Sound
Island, which is in the New Zealand-claimed Ross Dependency on the shore of McMurdo Sound

in Antarctica. It is operated by the United States through the United States Antarctic
in Antarctica. It is operated by the United States through the United States Antarctic

Program, a branch of the National Science Foundation. The station is the largest community
Program, a branch of the National Science Foundation. The station is the largest community

in Antarctica, capable of supporting up to 1,258 residents, and serves as the United
in Antarctica, capable of supporting up to 1,258 residents, and serves as the United

States Antarctic science facility. All personnel and cargo going to or coming from Amundsen–Scott
States Antarctic science facility. All personnel and cargo going to or coming from Amundsen–Scott

South Pole Station first pass through McMurdo.
South Pole Station first pass through McMurdo.

History The station owes its designation to nearby
History The station owes its designation to nearby

McMurdo Sound, named after Lieutenant Archibald McMurdo of H.M.S. Terror, which first charted
McMurdo Sound, named after Lieutenant Archibald McMurdo of H.M.S. Terror, which first charted

the area in 1841 under the command of British explorer James Clark Ross. British explorer
the area in 1841 under the command of British explorer James Clark Ross. British explorer

Robert Falcon Scott first established a base close to this spot in 1902 and built Discovery
Robert Falcon Scott first established a base close to this spot in 1902 and built Discovery

Hut, still standing adjacent to the harbour at Hut Point. The volcanic rock of the site
Hut, still standing adjacent to the harbour at Hut Point. The volcanic rock of the site

is the southernmost bare ground accessible by ship in the Antarctic. The United States
is the southernmost bare ground accessible by ship in the Antarctic. The United States

officially opened its first station at McMurdo on Feb. 16, 1956. Founders initially called
officially opened its first station at McMurdo on Feb. 16, 1956. Founders initially called

the station Naval Air Facility McMurdo. On Nov. 28, 1957, Admiral George J. Dufek was
the station Naval Air Facility McMurdo. On Nov. 28, 1957, Admiral George J. Dufek was

present with a U.S. congressional delegation during a change of command ceremony.
present with a U.S. congressional delegation during a change of command ceremony.

McMurdo became the center of scientific and logistical operation during the International
McMurdo became the center of scientific and logistical operation during the International

Geophysical Year, an international scientific effort that lasted from July 1, 1957, to Dec.
Geophysical Year, an international scientific effort that lasted from July 1, 1957, to Dec.

31, 1958. The Antarctic Treaty, now signed by over forty-five governments, regulates
31, 1958. The Antarctic Treaty, now signed by over forty-five governments, regulates

intergovernmental relations with respect to Antarctica and governs the conduct of daily
intergovernmental relations with respect to Antarctica and governs the conduct of daily

life at McMurdo for United States Antarctic Program participants. The Antarctic Treaty
life at McMurdo for United States Antarctic Program participants. The Antarctic Treaty

and related agreements, collectively called the Antarctic Treaty System, was opened for
and related agreements, collectively called the Antarctic Treaty System, was opened for

signature on Dec. 1, 1959, and officially entered into force on June 23, 1961.
signature on Dec. 1, 1959, and officially entered into force on June 23, 1961.

The first scientific diving protocols were established prior to 1960 and the first diving
The first scientific diving protocols were established prior to 1960 and the first diving

operations were documented in November 1961. A hyperbaric chamber is available for support
operations were documented in November 1961. A hyperbaric chamber is available for support

of polar diving operations. Nuclear power 1962-1972
of polar diving operations. Nuclear power 1962-1972

On March 3, 1962, operators activated a nuclear power plant at the station. The plant, like
On March 3, 1962, operators activated a nuclear power plant at the station. The plant, like

nearby Scott's Discovery Hut, was prefabricated in modules. Engineers designed the components
nearby Scott's Discovery Hut, was prefabricated in modules. Engineers designed the components

to weigh no more than 30,000 pounds each and to measure no more than 8 ft 8 inches by
to weigh no more than 30,000 pounds each and to measure no more than 8 ft 8 inches by

8 ft 8 inches by thirty feet. A single core no larger than an oil drum served as the heart
8 ft 8 inches by thirty feet. A single core no larger than an oil drum served as the heart

of the nuclear reactor. These size and weight restrictions were intended to allow the reactor
of the nuclear reactor. These size and weight restrictions were intended to allow the reactor

to be delivered in an LC-130 Hercules aircraft. However, the components were actually delivered
to be delivered in an LC-130 Hercules aircraft. However, the components were actually delivered

by vessel. The reactor generated 1.8 MW of electrical power and reportedly replaced the
by vessel. The reactor generated 1.8 MW of electrical power and reportedly replaced the

need for 1,500 US gallons of oil daily. Engineers applied the reactor's power, for instance,
need for 1,500 US gallons of oil daily. Engineers applied the reactor's power, for instance,

in producing steam for the salt water distillation plant. As a result of continuing safety issues,
in producing steam for the salt water distillation plant. As a result of continuing safety issues,

the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program decommissioned the plant in 1972. After the nuclear power
the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program decommissioned the plant in 1972. After the nuclear power

station was no longer operational, conventional diesel generators were used. There were a
station was no longer operational, conventional diesel generators were used. There were a

number of 500 kW diesel generators located in a central powerhouse providing electric
number of 500 kW diesel generators located in a central powerhouse providing electric

power. A conventionally fueled water desalination plant provided fresh water.
power. A conventionally fueled water desalination plant provided fresh water.

1974 winter In 1974, the last LC-130 flight left in late
1974 winter In 1974, the last LC-130 flight left in late

February and did not return for regular service until the ice runway was operational in October.
February and did not return for regular service until the ice runway was operational in October.

There was a single flight in early September to bring in US Navy support personnel to prepare
There was a single flight in early September to bring in US Navy support personnel to prepare

the annual sea ice runway and to bring in mail and fresh vegetables. In August 1974,
the annual sea ice runway and to bring in mail and fresh vegetables. In August 1974,

a New Zealand P3 Orion airplane flew to McMurdo and dropped mail via parachute and then returned
a New Zealand P3 Orion airplane flew to McMurdo and dropped mail via parachute and then returned

to New Zealand. During this time, the residents' only contact with the outside world was via
to New Zealand. During this time, the residents' only contact with the outside world was via

the Navy shortwave radio and teletype system, the military MARS radio system, and amateur
the Navy shortwave radio and teletype system, the military MARS radio system, and amateur

radio, which allowed residents to talk to anyone by telephone via mainland amateur radio
radio, which allowed residents to talk to anyone by telephone via mainland amateur radio

operators' phone patches.
operators' phone patches.

Contemporary functions
Contemporary functions

Today, McMurdo Station is Antarctica's largest community and a functional, modern-day science
Today, McMurdo Station is Antarctica's largest community and a functional, modern-day science

station, which includes a harbour, three airfields, a heliport and more than 100 buildings, including
station, which includes a harbour, three airfields, a heliport and more than 100 buildings, including

the Albert P. Crary Science and Engineering Center. The station is also home to the continent's
the Albert P. Crary Science and Engineering Center. The station is also home to the continent's

only ATM, provided by Wells Fargo Bank. The primary focus of the work done at McMurdo
only ATM, provided by Wells Fargo Bank. The primary focus of the work done at McMurdo

Station is science, but most of the residents are not scientists, but station personnel
Station is science, but most of the residents are not scientists, but station personnel

who are there to provide support for operations, logistics, information technology, construction,
who are there to provide support for operations, logistics, information technology, construction,

and maintenance. Scientists and other personnel at McMurdo
and maintenance. Scientists and other personnel at McMurdo

are participants in the USAP, which co-ordinates research and operational support in the region.
are participants in the USAP, which co-ordinates research and operational support in the region.

Werner Herzog's 2007 documentary Encounters at the End of the World reports on the life
Werner Herzog's 2007 documentary Encounters at the End of the World reports on the life

and culture of McMurdo Station from the point of view of residents.
and culture of McMurdo Station from the point of view of residents.

An annual sealift by cargo ships as part of Operation Deep Freeze delivers 8 million U.S.
An annual sealift by cargo ships as part of Operation Deep Freeze delivers 8 million U.S.

gallons of fuel and 11 million pounds of supplies and equipment for McMurdo residents. The ships
gallons of fuel and 11 million pounds of supplies and equipment for McMurdo residents. The ships

are operated by the U.S. Military Sealift Command but are manned by civilian mariners.
are operated by the U.S. Military Sealift Command but are manned by civilian mariners.

Cargo may range from mail, construction materials, trucks, tractors, dry and frozen food, to
Cargo may range from mail, construction materials, trucks, tractors, dry and frozen food, to

scientific instruments. U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers break a ship channel through ice-clogged McMurdo
scientific instruments. U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers break a ship channel through ice-clogged McMurdo

Sound in order for supply ships to reach Winter Quarters Bay at McMurdo. Additional supplies
Sound in order for supply ships to reach Winter Quarters Bay at McMurdo. Additional supplies

and personnel are flown in to nearby Williams Field from Christchurch, New Zealand. A variety
and personnel are flown in to nearby Williams Field from Christchurch, New Zealand. A variety

of fruits and vegetables are grown in a hydroponic green house at the station.
of fruits and vegetables are grown in a hydroponic green house at the station.

Between 1962 and 1963, 28 Arcas sounding rockets were launched from McMurdo Station.
Between 1962 and 1963, 28 Arcas sounding rockets were launched from McMurdo Station.

McMurdo Station is about two miles from Scott Base, the New Zealand science station, and
McMurdo Station is about two miles from Scott Base, the New Zealand science station, and

the entire island is located within a sector claimed by New Zealand. Recently there has
the entire island is located within a sector claimed by New Zealand. Recently there has

been criticism leveled at the base regarding its construction projects, particularly the
been criticism leveled at the base regarding its construction projects, particularly the

McMurdo-(Amundsen-Scott) South Pole highway. McMurdo has attempted to improve environmental
McMurdo-(Amundsen-Scott) South Pole highway. McMurdo has attempted to improve environmental

management and waste removal over the past decade in order to adhere to the Protocol
management and waste removal over the past decade in order to adhere to the Protocol

on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, which was signed Oct. 4, 1991, and
on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, which was signed Oct. 4, 1991, and

entered into force Jan. 14, 1998. This agreement prevents development and provides for the
entered into force Jan. 14, 1998. This agreement prevents development and provides for the

protection of the Antarctic environment through five specific annexes on marine pollution,
protection of the Antarctic environment through five specific annexes on marine pollution,

fauna, and flora, environmental impact assessments, waste management, and protected areas. It
fauna, and flora, environmental impact assessments, waste management, and protected areas. It

prohibits all activities relating to mineral resources except scientific. A new waste treatment
prohibits all activities relating to mineral resources except scientific. A new waste treatment

facility was built at McMurdo in 2003, that greatly exceeds the requirements of the treaty.
facility was built at McMurdo in 2003, that greatly exceeds the requirements of the treaty.

McMurdo continues to operate as the hub for American activities on the Antarctic continent.
McMurdo continues to operate as the hub for American activities on the Antarctic continent.

McMurdo Station briefly gained global notice when an anti-war protest was held on February
McMurdo Station briefly gained global notice when an anti-war protest was held on February

15, 2003. During the rally, about 50 scientists and station personnel gathered to protest
15, 2003. During the rally, about 50 scientists and station personnel gathered to protest

the coming invasion of Iraq by the United States. McMurdo Station was the only Antarctic
the coming invasion of Iraq by the United States. McMurdo Station was the only Antarctic

location to hold such a rally. Scientific diving operations continue with
location to hold such a rally. Scientific diving operations continue with

10,859 dives having been conducted under the ice from 1989 to 2006.
10,859 dives having been conducted under the ice from 1989 to 2006.

Climate With all months having an average temperature
Climate With all months having an average temperature

below freezing, McMurdo features a polar ice cap climate. However, in the warmest months
below freezing, McMurdo features a polar ice cap climate. However, in the warmest months

the temperature may occasionally be above freezing. The place is protected from cold
the temperature may occasionally be above freezing. The place is protected from cold

waves from the interior of Antarctica by the Transantarctic Mountains, so temperatures
waves from the interior of Antarctica by the Transantarctic Mountains, so temperatures

below -40° are rare, compared to more exposed places like Neumayer Station, which usually
below -40° are rare, compared to more exposed places like Neumayer Station, which usually

gets those temperatures a few times every year, often as early as May, and sometimes
gets those temperatures a few times every year, often as early as May, and sometimes

even as early as April. It also allows temperatures above 0 °C to be achieved quite often in
even as early as April. It also allows temperatures above 0 °C to be achieved quite often in

the summer, unlike Neumayer Station, which very rarely gets above 0 °C, due to it being
the summer, unlike Neumayer Station, which very rarely gets above 0 °C, due to it being

cooled by cold air masses from the interior. The highest temperature ever recorded was
cooled by cold air masses from the interior. The highest temperature ever recorded was

10.5°C on December 30, 2001.
10.5°C on December 30, 2001.

Communications
Communications

For a time, McMurdo had Antarctica's only television station, AFAN-TV, running vintage
For a time, McMurdo had Antarctica's only television station, AFAN-TV, running vintage

programs provided by the military. The station's equipment was susceptible to "electronic burping"
programs provided by the military. The station's equipment was susceptible to "electronic burping"

from the diesel generators that provide electricity in the outpost. The station was profiled in
from the diesel generators that provide electricity in the outpost. The station was profiled in

a 1974 article in TV Guide magazine. Now, McMurdo receives three channels of the US
a 1974 article in TV Guide magazine. Now, McMurdo receives three channels of the US

Military's American Forces Network, the Australia Network, and New Zealand news broadcasts.
Military's American Forces Network, the Australia Network, and New Zealand news broadcasts.

Television broadcasts are received by satellite at Black Island, and transmitted 25 miles
Television broadcasts are received by satellite at Black Island, and transmitted 25 miles

by digital microwave to McMurdo. McMurdo Station receives both Internet and
by digital microwave to McMurdo. McMurdo Station receives both Internet and

voice communications by satellite communications via the Optus D1 satellite and relayed to
voice communications by satellite communications via the Optus D1 satellite and relayed to

Sydney, Australia. A satellite dish at Black Island provides 20 Mbit/s Internet connectivity
Sydney, Australia. A satellite dish at Black Island provides 20 Mbit/s Internet connectivity

and voice communications. Voice communications are tied into the United States Antarctic
and voice communications. Voice communications are tied into the United States Antarctic

Program headquarters in Centennial, Colorado, providing inbound and outbound calls to McMurdo
Program headquarters in Centennial, Colorado, providing inbound and outbound calls to McMurdo

from the US. Transportation
from the US. Transportation

Air McMurdo is serviced seasonally by three airports:
Air McMurdo is serviced seasonally by three airports:

Pegasus Ice Runway, a permanent Ice Runway near Black Island
Pegasus Ice Runway, a permanent Ice Runway near Black Island

Sea Ice Runway, an annual runway constructed on the sea ice nearest McMurdo Station
Sea Ice Runway, an annual runway constructed on the sea ice nearest McMurdo Station

William’s Field, a permanent snow runway Surface
William’s Field, a permanent snow runway Surface

McMurdo has the world's most southerly harbor. A multitude of on- and off-road vehicles transport
McMurdo has the world's most southerly harbor. A multitude of on- and off-road vehicles transport

people and cargo around the station area, including Ivan the Terra Bus. There is a road
people and cargo around the station area, including Ivan the Terra Bus. There is a road

from McMurdo to the South Pole, the South Pole Traverse.
from McMurdo to the South Pole, the South Pole Traverse.

Historic sites Byrd Monument: The Richard E. Byrd Historic
Historic sites Byrd Monument: The Richard E. Byrd Historic

Monument was erected at McMurdo in 1965. It comprises a bronze bust on black marble, 150 cm
Monument was erected at McMurdo in 1965. It comprises a bronze bust on black marble, 150 cm

x 60 cm square, on a wooden platform, bearing inscriptions describing the polar exploration
x 60 cm square, on a wooden platform, bearing inscriptions describing the polar exploration

achievements of Richard E. Byrd. It has been designated a Historic Site or Monument, following
achievements of Richard E. Byrd. It has been designated a Historic Site or Monument, following

a proposal by the United States to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting.
a proposal by the United States to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting.

Nuclear Power Plant Plaque: The bronze plaque is about 45 cm × 60 cm in size, and is
Nuclear Power Plant Plaque: The bronze plaque is about 45 cm × 60 cm in size, and is

secured to a large vertical rock half way up the west side of Observation Hill, at the
secured to a large vertical rock half way up the west side of Observation Hill, at the

former site of the PM-3A nuclear power reactor at McMurdo Station. The inscription details
former site of the PM-3A nuclear power reactor at McMurdo Station. The inscription details

the achievements of Antarctica’s first nuclear power plant. It has been designated a Historic
the achievements of Antarctica’s first nuclear power plant. It has been designated a Historic

Site or Monument, following a proposal by the United States to the Antarctic Treaty
Site or Monument, following a proposal by the United States to the Antarctic Treaty

Consultative Meeting. Points of interest
Consultative Meeting. Points of interest

Facilities worthy of note at the station include: Albert P. Crary Science and Engineering Center
Facilities worthy of note at the station include: Albert P. Crary Science and Engineering Center

Chapel of the Snows Interfaith Chapel Observation Hill
Chapel of the Snows Interfaith Chapel Observation Hill

Discovery Hut, built during Scott's 1901–1903 expedition
Discovery Hut, built during Scott's 1901–1903 expedition

Williams Field airport Memorial plaque to three airmen killed in
Williams Field airport Memorial plaque to three airmen killed in

1946 while surveying the territory Ross Island Disc Golf Course
1946 while surveying the territory Ross Island Disc Golf Course

In popular culture Literature
In popular culture Literature

McMurdo Station is mentioned in detail in the novel Decipher dealing with an ancient
McMurdo Station is mentioned in detail in the novel Decipher dealing with an ancient

code left by the Atlantians to save the world. The First Hundred colonists participated in
code left by the Atlantians to save the world. The First Hundred colonists participated in

training and screening at McMurdo Station before heading to Mars in Kim Stanley Robinson's
training and screening at McMurdo Station before heading to Mars in Kim Stanley Robinson's

Mars Trilogy. Much of Kim Stanley Robinson's science fiction
Mars Trilogy. Much of Kim Stanley Robinson's science fiction

novel Antarctica takes place at McMurdo Station. In Matthew Reilly's novel Ice Station, McMurdo
novel Antarctica takes place at McMurdo Station. In Matthew Reilly's novel Ice Station, McMurdo

Ice Station is mentioned throughout the storyline. Carrie Stetko, the main character of the comic
Ice Station is mentioned throughout the storyline. Carrie Stetko, the main character of the comic

book Whiteout, works as a Deputy U.S. Marshal at McMurdo Station.
book Whiteout, works as a Deputy U.S. Marshal at McMurdo Station.

A portion of David Graham's post-apocalyptic novel Down to a Sunless Sea takes place at
A portion of David Graham's post-apocalyptic novel Down to a Sunless Sea takes place at

McMurdo Station. In Cold Pursuit, a mystery by Sarah Andrews,
McMurdo Station. In Cold Pursuit, a mystery by Sarah Andrews,

is based in McMurdo Station. In Antarctic Navigation by Elizabeth Arthur,
is based in McMurdo Station. In Antarctic Navigation by Elizabeth Arthur,

the novel's main character first works at McMurdo Station at a menial job, then later
the novel's main character first works at McMurdo Station at a menial job, then later

returns there in a very different role, leading a polar expedition to retrace the steps of
returns there in a very different role, leading a polar expedition to retrace the steps of

Robert Scott. The author herself spent time in the station under a grant from the Antarctic
Robert Scott. The author herself spent time in the station under a grant from the Antarctic

Artists and Writers Foundation. In William Brinkley's 1988 post-apocalyptic
Artists and Writers Foundation. In William Brinkley's 1988 post-apocalyptic

novel, The Last Ship, McMurdo Station becomes the essential restocking point for an American-Soviet
novel, The Last Ship, McMurdo Station becomes the essential restocking point for an American-Soviet

submarine crew of nuclear war survivors. In James Rollins' adventure-thriller novel
submarine crew of nuclear war survivors. In James Rollins' adventure-thriller novel

Subterranean, McMurdo Station is the resting/resupplying point of the archeology team before they head
Subterranean, McMurdo Station is the resting/resupplying point of the archeology team before they head

to, and into Mount Erebus. In the Facebook game Marvel: Avengers Alliance,
to, and into Mount Erebus. In the Facebook game Marvel: Avengers Alliance,

McMurdo Station is listed as one of the places heroes can be sent to.
McMurdo Station is listed as one of the places heroes can be sent to.

Film and television McMurdo Station is frequently mentioned in
Film and television McMurdo Station is frequently mentioned in

the science fiction and horror films. McMurdo Station is referred to in the science
the science fiction and horror films. McMurdo Station is referred to in the science

fiction movies Dark Star and Alien as being the site of a major space-traffic control
fiction movies Dark Star and Alien as being the site of a major space-traffic control

center. McMurdo Station is mentioned in the American
center. McMurdo Station is mentioned in the American

adventure film Eight Below. In Stargate SG-1, McMurdo is mentioned as
adventure film Eight Below. In Stargate SG-1, McMurdo is mentioned as

a staging area for Earth's squadrons of F-302 fighters. Also in the same series, 50 miles
a staging area for Earth's squadrons of F-302 fighters. Also in the same series, 50 miles

from the station is the location of Earth's second Stargate, left over from an ancient
from the station is the location of Earth's second Stargate, left over from an ancient

site that was once the location of Atlantis. Samantha Carter and Colonel Jack O'Neill are
site that was once the location of Atlantis. Samantha Carter and Colonel Jack O'Neill are

rescued by a team from McMurdo in the Season One episode "Solitudes". John Sheppard of
rescued by a team from McMurdo in the Season One episode "Solitudes". John Sheppard of

Stargate Atlantis was transferred here after disobeying orders in Afghanistan, and the
Stargate Atlantis was transferred here after disobeying orders in Afghanistan, and the

base is also mentioned in the movie Stargate: Continuum.
base is also mentioned in the movie Stargate: Continuum.

Carrie Stetko, the main character of the film adaptation of comic book Whiteout, works as
Carrie Stetko, the main character of the film adaptation of comic book Whiteout, works as

a Deputy U.S. Marshal at McMurdo Station. Werner Herzog's 2007 documentary, Encounters
a Deputy U.S. Marshal at McMurdo Station. Werner Herzog's 2007 documentary, Encounters

at the End of the World, deals almost exclusively with individuals living at the McMurdo research
at the End of the World, deals almost exclusively with individuals living at the McMurdo research

station. Anne Aghion's 2009 documentary, Ice People,
station. Anne Aghion's 2009 documentary, Ice People,

is an exploration of Antarctica with scientists Allan Ashworth and Adam Lewis researching
is an exploration of Antarctica with scientists Allan Ashworth and Adam Lewis researching

the discovery of 13.9 million-year-old moss fossils and the proof of climate change with
the discovery of 13.9 million-year-old moss fossils and the proof of climate change with

the help of the McMurdo Station Staff. The 2014 New Zealand documentary Antarctica:
the help of the McMurdo Station Staff. The 2014 New Zealand documentary Antarctica:

A Year On Ice includes extensive coverage of life at McMurdo Station over a twelve-month
A Year On Ice includes extensive coverage of life at McMurdo Station over a twelve-month

period. See also
period. See also

Notes
Notes

References Clarke, Peter: On the Ice. Rand McNally & Company,
References Clarke, Peter: On the Ice. Rand McNally & Company,

1966 "Facts About the United States Antarctic Research
1966 "Facts About the United States Antarctic Research

Program". Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation; July 1982.
Program". Division of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation; July 1982.

United States Antarctic Research Program Calendar 1983
United States Antarctic Research Program Calendar 1983

External links McMurdo Station on Google Maps
External links McMurdo Station on Google Maps

"McMurdo Station". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. 
"McMurdo Station". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. 

National Science Foundation page about McMurdo Station
National Science Foundation page about McMurdo Station

Virtual Tour - McMurdo Station Antarctica Life and work at McMurdo Station – from
Virtual Tour - McMurdo Station Antarctica Life and work at McMurdo Station – from

USA Today Information about NASA's balloon launches
USA Today Information about NASA's balloon launches

at Williams Field McMurdo Station weather data
at Williams Field McMurdo Station weather data

Big Dead Place Usap McMurdo Station webcam
Big Dead Place Usap McMurdo Station webcam

COMNAP Antarctic Facilities COMNAP Antarctic Facilities Map
COMNAP Antarctic Facilities COMNAP Antarctic Facilities Map

High resolution GigaPan picture of McMurdo station
High resolution GigaPan picture of McMurdo station

Antarctica's Library at McMurdo Station
Antarctica's Library at McMurdo Station