Successful Wet Tests of Matsya-6000
In February 2025, India successfully conducted wet tests of Matsya-6000, the country’s first manned deep-sea submersible, marking a major milestone under the Samudrayaan mission for deep-sea mineral exploration.
- The tests were aimed at ensuring system reliability before its 6,000-metre deep-sea mission in 2026.
- Human support and safety systems were assessed, ensuring a 12-hour endurance under normal conditions and 96 hours in emergency scenarios.
Features of Matsya-6000
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Feature |
Description |
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Mission |
Part of India's Samudrayaan Project under the Deep Ocean Mission. |
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Design & Development |
Developed by National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT, Chennai), Ministry of Earth Sciences. |
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Capacity |
Accommodates three humans inside a 2.1-meter diameter spherical hull. |
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Propulsion System |
Equipped with thrusters for .... |
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