Recently, the news has been dominated by the tragic events surrounding the Titan submersible, which imploded while descending to view the wreckage of the Titanic. This incident led to the death of the expedition leader, Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and prompted the cancellation of the upcoming Titanic salvage mission by RMS Titanic, Inc. The U.S. government also considered ending its legal battle against the planned expedition to the Titanic shipwreck.
Titan, the largest moon of Saturn and the second-largest natural satellite in the Solar System, has garnered attention due to its unique characteristics. It is the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere and is the only celestial body, apart from Earth, where stable bodies of surface liquid have been found. Titan's surface is covered in lakes and seas of liquid methane and ethane, making it a fascinating subject of study for scientists and researchers. Additionally, the material used for the Titan's hull, a carbon fiber composite, highlights the advanced technology and engineering involved in exploring this enigmatic moon.