The Deepsea Challenger is a submersible designed for deep-sea exploration, famously piloted by filmmaker and explorer James Cameron in 2012. It reached the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest known part of the world's oceans, at a depth of about 36,000 feet (approximately 10,900 meters). The submersible is equipped with advanced technology, including high-definition cameras and scientific instruments, to study the unique environment and its inhabitants.
Constructed by National Geographic and a team of engineers, the Deepsea Challenger features a unique design with a large, spherical crew compartment made of special materials to withstand extreme pressure. The mission aimed to gather data and footage from the trench, contributing to our understanding of deep-sea ecosystems and geology