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Satellite System Assists Russian Travelers in Antarctica

Motorcyclists Yuri Volkov and Stanislav Prokhorov have made history by finishing the first and most extended motorcycle expedition spanning all six continents and reaching the southernmost point on the planet.

Satellite System Assists Russian Travelers in Antarctica

During their journey, the bikers were supported by personal emergency beacons provided by the COSPAS-SARSAT search and rescue satellite system.

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