Vivian Fuch led his team of explorers on an overland expedition of Antactica via the South Pole . Team member George Lowe , released his photographs in a book on the mission , The Crossing of Antarctica . In addition to these expeditions there were many other scientific and exploration projects that took place during this time period including the first flight by man into space with Yuri Gagarin ( who was also known as Gag@@
Vivian Fuch led his team of explorers on an overland expedition of Antactica via the South Pole . Team member George Lowe , released his photographs in a book on the mission , The Crossing of Antarctica . The fascinating pictures give an eye-opening look into life in one of the world 's harshest climates .