OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush reportedly wanted Pearl Jam to be part of the doomed Titanic submersible for publicity, according to a Netflix documentary. The submersible imploded during a descent to the Titanic, killing all onboard, amid prior safety concerns and unusual publicity ideas. The incident highlights the risks of deep-sea exploration and the tragic outcome of the Titan disaster.
Guillermo Söhnlein, co-founder of OceanGate, believes humanity can safely colonize Venus despite its extreme conditions, proposing the use of breathing apparatus and acid-resistant materials. He argues that Venus is more accessible than Mars and suggests building habitats 50km above its surface. Söhnlein, who left OceanGate in 2013, remains undeterred by the Titan submersible disaster and continues to pursue ambitious space exploration projects.
The design of the Titan submersible, which imploded during a dive to the Titanic wreckage, is being scrutinized by engineers and investigators. The unique design of the lightweight submersible, including its larger hull and use of carbon fiber instead of titanium, may have contributed to its catastrophic failure. The change in hull geometry and the use of dissimilar materials could have weakened the submersible's structure, making it more susceptible to collapse under the immense pressure of the deep ocean. The lack of certification and rigorous testing for the Titan is also being questioned as potential factors in the disaster.
