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Slideshow: Dogs Go Where Satellites Can't

NASA sends teams of huskies to the Arctic to determine how much snow is actually left up there. By James Lee.
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A solar panel that helps run the teamâ??s electronics is set up outside of a tentPhoto: Courtesy of Team GoNorth

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The team sets up camp for the night and try to stay warm in the bitter cold.

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Expedition Leader Paul Pregont uses the satellite phone to call home.

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Program Director Mille Porsild works on her latest trail update to send to students worldwide.

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The polar huskies work hard to bring the team to their next Inuit village.

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With temperatures as low as -40 F, the laptops need to be warmed by a generator.

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Education Director Aaron Doering transmits data back to GoNorth! Basecamp.

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