We are proud to share that Professor Steven Goderis, a leading member of the AMGC research group, and his team's groundbreaking Antarctic meteorite expedition have received extensive media attention. This international project, led by Belgian scientists, uncovered 115 meteorites, including several rare specimens, from the Belgica Mountains in Antarctica.
Among the remarkable discoveries are a pallasite meteorite, offering insights into ancient cosmic collisions, and carbonaceous chondrites, which provide clues about the origins of Earth’s oceans. As Professor Goderis explained, “Every meteorite we find is a remnant of the solar system's earliest years. Each one helps us answer specific questions about how planets formed around our sun.”
The expedition, conducted in extreme conditions with temperatures plummeting to -25°C, marked the first Belgian-led exploration of this isolated region in decades. The Belgica Mountains, located 300 km east of the Princess Elisabeth research station, were first discovered in the late 1950s during a Belgian Antarctic expedition led by Gaston de Gerlache.
This achievement has been highlighted by major Flemish and French-language media outlets, underscoring the significance of Professor Goderis’s work in unraveling the mysteries of our solar system. We extend our congratulations to him and the entire team for their outstanding efforts!
For further details, explore the media coverage below:
- Brussels Times (English)
- VRT NWS (Dutch)
- De Standaard (Dutch)
- De Morgen (Dutch)
- HLN (Dutch)
- RTBF (French)
- Le Soir (French)
- La Libre Belgique (French)