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A 42,600-ton Chinese ship will drill 7 miles (ca. 11 km) under the ocean floor
The Meng Xiang, China's latest maritime marvel, represents a remarkable advancement in deep-sea exploration technology. This colossal 42,600-ton vessel, whose name translates to "Dream" in English, has been engineered with a singular ambitious goal: to drill deeper into Earth's crust than any previous attempt, targeting an unprecedented depth of 11…
This research connects to broader scientific exploration efforts, similar to how meteorite discoveries have provided evidence of thermal water on Mars —both representing humanity’s quest to understand planetary systems. Supporting these research facilities is the world’s first automated geological core storage system—essentially sophisticated, rotating-shelf refrigerators that meticulously preserve and organize each extracted sample for immediate analysis.## Beyond scientific ambition: strategic implications of deep-sea drilling With the Meng Xiang now operational, humanity stands closer than ever to breaching the geological barrier that has remained beyond our reach since scientific drilling began—potentially unlocking secrets about our planet hidden for billions of years beneath kilometers of rock and water.
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