Operation Deepfreeze (original article)
| Date | Began in 1955 |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Type | Scientific research and military operation |
| Cause | Support for scientific research |
| Participants | U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, scientific researchers |
| Outcome | Establishment of research stations, support of Antarctic Treaty System |
Operation Deep Freeze is the code name for a series of United States missions to Antarctica, beginning with "Operation Deep Freeze I" in 1955–56. The operations support scientific research and are managed by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. These missions have played a crucial role in the development of the United States Antarctic Program and the establishment of permanent research stations on the continent, including the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
Objectives
- Establishing permanent research stations.
- Supporting the Antarctic Treaty System.
- Conducting scientific studies in geology, meteorology, and biology.
Conspiracy Theories
Some associate Operation Deep Freeze with hidden agendas involving extraterrestrial activity in Antarctica, linking it to the New Swabia underground base and alleged Dark Fleet operations. These theories are part of a larger set of conspiracy theories involving the concealment of non-human intelligent beings by corporations and/or governments.