Nasa onboard with world's deepest pool plans

NASA's Glenn Research Center has signed an agreement with a company planning to build the world's deepest swimming pool in Cornwall for ocean and space research. This collaboration signifies a significant step forward for both parties in the field of space exploration, fostering potential advancements and discoveries.

Reportedly, the company, named Blue Abyss, has applied for planning permission to construct the pool on a 10-acre (4-hectare) site within the Aerohub Enterprise Zone at Newquay Cornwall Airport. The project aims to create a unique research platform, catering to the innovative needs of both the aerospace and marine sectors, providing facilities for diverse testing and development.

A spokesperson for Blue Abyss stated that signing the Space Act Agreement marks "a significant step forward for the future of commercial space training and research." They added, "NASA and Blue Abyss will collaborate to explore innovative solutions for training and conducting research to address the challenges in low Earth orbit, cislunar space, the Moon, and Martian environments," paving the way for collaborative solutions.

Blue Abyss CEO John Vickers stated, "This helps position the UK as a major player in the space domain as we develop our next generation infrastructure, including our proposed facilities in the US and UK." He also indicated that this will support "industry growth, consultancy, training, and infrastructure build, which will attract international customers and foster innovation within the UK space industry," further enhancing the UK's position in the global space market.

Head of Spaceport Cornwall, Ross Hulbert, added, "We would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to everyone at Blue Abyss on their new partnership with NASA’s Glenn Research Center. This collaboration not only showcases their incredible capabilities but also solidifies the UK's role in advanced space and subsea training," emphasizing the significance of this partnership for the UK's space sector.