What is Samudrayan Mission: After Moon and Sun Mission, now 'Samudrayan', know what is its purpose

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What is Samudrayaan Mission: Earth Science Ministry Minister Kiran Rijiju tweeted on September 11 that the next mission is Samudrayan. It is being built at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai. Through this, 3 humans will be sent to a depth of 6000 meters in the ocean. So that the resources and biodiversity can be studied there.

He said that there will be no harm to the marine environment with this project. It is a deep sea mission, which is being done to develop the blue economy. The information that will be obtained from this under the sea will provide employment to many people. Because it will use up marine resources.

Interestingly, on one hand, ISRO is carrying out space missions like Chandrayaan-3, Gaganyaan and Surya Mission, on the other hand, preparations are also underway to measure the depth of the ocean in the country. NIOT had built a personal spheroid before the Masya 6000. Which can go to the depth of 500 meters in the sea.

Next is “Samudrayaan”
This is ‘MATSYA 6000’ submersible under construction at National Institute of Ocean Technology at Chennai. India’s first manned Deep Ocean Mission ‘Samudrayaan’ plans to send 3 humans in 6-km ocean depth in a submersible, to study the deep sea resources and… pic.twitter.com/aHuR56esi7

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 11, 2023

The private area had the capacity to seat one person. It was a 2.1 meter diameter circular submarine, made of mild steel. It was tested in the Bay of Bengal by the ship Sagar Nidhi. When this mission was successful, the Samudrayan project got the green light.

What is a marine mission?

The Samudrayan project is completely indigenous. It is a submersible, named Matsya 6000. Titanium alloy has been used to make it. Its diameter is 2.1 meters. It will take three men to a depth of 6000 meters for 12 hours. It has an emergency endurance of 96 hours.

All its parts are currently under construction. The mission is expected to be launched in 2026. After the successful launch, India will join the ‘elite club’ of countries like USA, Russia, France, Japan and China. These countries have special technology and vehicles available for such activities.

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