India's 40th scientific expedition to Antarctica to leave from Goa on Jan 5
India's 40th scientific expedition to Antarctica will leave on a ship from Goa on January 5 with 43 members, less than the conventional strength, due to COVID-19. The vessel will sail from Goa's MPT to Cape Town, from where it will reach Antarctica in about 18 days. Two helicopters will be added to the expedition at Cape Town.