Mission to Mars via Antarctica   The Concordia Station is a scientific base built in Antarctica by the French Polar Institute (IPEV) and the Italian Antarctic Programme (PNRA) Cooperation     Concordia Station crewmembers during pre-departure training in Paris, France. The crew will spend the Antarctic winter season at the Concordia Station in 2006. During their stay they will participate in two ESA experiments. Briefings     Map of Antarctica showing Dome-C (red square) and location of Concordia Station (star). Water-recycling     Aerial photograph of Concordia Station showing the layout of the base, including the tower (top left). Release date: 29 March 2006