2000 metres under thee sea - China begins construction of underwater space station where 6 scientists will live for more than 40 days

Title : 2000 metres under the sea - China begins construction of underwater space station where 6 scientists will live for more tan 40 days Date of publication: April 14th/2025 Author : Raquel Article Link: 2000 meters under the sea - China begins construction of underwater space station where 6 scientists will live for more than 40 days Summary of article: In the South China sea, 2000 meters below surface, China has officially kicked off the construction of an underwater research station. The station will be built in the dark, at pressurized depths near the city Guangzhou, but this isn't an issue as it will thrive under pressure. This station is equipped with a fiber optic network that is lined along the ocean floor, which is designed to withstand pressures that are a ghastly 200 times greater than at sea level. Built by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this station is designed for mineral exploration and deep sea ecological research. It's mission is to study c...