SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 21, 2024Interesting Engineering

China sets sight on Arctic, plans crewed submersible for seabed exploration

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China plans to send a crewed submersible to explore the Arctic Ocean's seabed, potentially becoming the second country after Russia to do so. The mission, using domestically developed technology on the Tan Suo San Hao research vessel, aims to enhance China's deep-sea exploration capabilities and expand its influence in the Arctic region.

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