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Project NameWorld's deepest underwater research laboratory
Depth6,000 metres
LocationIndian Ocean
Pilot Module Depth500 metres
Target Year2047
Comparable ConceptUnderwater version of the International Space Station (ISS)
Main MaterialsTitanium alloys, composite pressure hulls
Existing Global BenchmarkAquarius Reef Base (19m, USA)
Project FocusDeep-sea biology, geology, drug discovery, high-pressure technology
Part ofVision 2047 and Deep Ocean Mission
Design FeaturesPressure-resistant titanium/composite structures, 360° observation panels, oxygen regulation, temperature control, docking bays, acoustic/fibre-optic communication systems
Scientific GoalsMarine biodiversity, drug discovery, biotechnology, geological research, human performance studies

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