“In March 2012, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence James Cameron will tackle his biggest challenge ever—a solo journey to Challenger Deep, the deepest known point in the ocean. Challenger Deep is 10.99 kilometers (6.83 miles) deep and is found at the southern end of the Mariana Trench near Guam. Years in the making, this feat has been compared to landing on the moon.
In order to make this journey, Cameron and his engineering team are utilizing revolutionary engineering and cutting-edge technology. They have developed a new single-seat submersible that Cameron himself will pilot. Named DEEPSEA CHALLENGER, the sub is 7.9 meters (26 feet) long and unlike anything ever built. Cameron’s team describes it as sharing qualities of both a race car and a torpedo.”
-Exert from National Geographic.com
Watch the first video to see how far down James Cameron will have to go. Then watch a little about the whole expedition. Would you want to be an explorer like James Cameron? Leave me a comment about what you think about this expedition.
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