​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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Description

Mission

Part of India's Samudrayaan Project under the Deep Ocean Mission.

Design & Development

Developed by National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT, Chennai), Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Capacity

Accommodates three humans inside a 2.1-meter diameter spherical hull.

Propulsion System

Equipped with thrusters for ....

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