21/12/2022
Blue Abyss CEO, John Vickers, presents an update, special thanks and Christmas wishes from the whole team at Blue Abyss.
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5/4/2022
Cornwall, UK-based, extreme environment research, development and training company, Blue Abyss, and international microgravity and air-launch services provider, 0-G Launch have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of collaborating on launching micro-gravity experience and training missions from the UK.https://blueabyss.uk/people/professor-simon-evetts
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11/2/2022
Cornwall-based, extreme environment research, development and training company, Blue Abyss, has announced the appointment of Dr Nigel Packham to its advisory board.
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19/12/2021
A detailed update, special thanks and Christmas wishes from Blue Abyss CEO, John Vickers.
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2/6/2021
"Cornwall is not the first location we have considered, but it is where we plan to call 'home'." CEO John Vickers explains why now, in Cornwall is the 'right time, right place' for Blue Abyss.
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2/6/2021
The world’s biggest and deepest pool for testing the latest subsea technology, helping advance subsea robotics and even training astronauts is being planned in Cornwall. Blue Abyss, a £150 million facility which has the support of British astronaut Major Tim Peake, will be the world’s leading extreme environment research, test and training centre serving the offshore energy, marine, defence and space sectors.
Posted in Commercial | Robotics | UAV/ROV/Submersibles | Offshore | Energy | Diving | News | Marine | R&D | Space
22/4/2021
CCCL have come on board to support the Blue Abyss project as one of the key consultants covering procurement, commercial and programme management services.
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9/4/2021
Tim Peake is a strong supporter of Blue Abyss. In December 2015, he became the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station and conduct a spacewalk during his six month mission.
24/3/2021
Professor Simon Evetts and John Vickers continue discussions with leading UK universities to form a collaborative ‘Academic Partnership’ that underpins Blue Abyss’ future R&D and training capabilities.
25/2/2021
As we look towards a post-COVID-19 and post-Brexit future, we share our plan for the future of deep sea and space innovation and exploration.
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12/12/2020
As we close on 2020, we would like to reflect on our journey, look ahead to the future and thank the very many supportive individuals and organisations that have accompanied us along the way despite the challenges of an 'unprecedented' year...
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16/11/2020
Extreme environment training, research and development company, Blue Abyss, appoints Retired Lieutenant-General Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu as Aerospace Consultant. Prunariu will act as an ambassador supporting Blue Abyss to further its engagement with international Space agencies.
6/10/2020
Professor Bob Stone, Director of the Human Interface Technologies (HIT) Team, University of Birmingham, joins Blue Abyss to deliver virtual and mixed reality technologies set to enhance the centre’s training capabilities.
19/9/2020
Marking another milestone in the evolution of Blue Abyss, we are proud to unveil our new brand image and logo.
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17/8/2020
Helen Patricia Sharman (OBE FRSC), the first Briton in space and the first woman to visit the Mir space station in 1991 is supporting Blue Abyss
30/6/2020
AP Diving is pleased to support the exciting and innovative Blue Abyss project in its aim to create the world’s biggest, state-of-the-art, diver training, marine, space & science research facility here in the UK.
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7/5/2020
Making the grade as one of NASA’s ‘Highly Qualified Astronaut Candidates’ isn’t a prerequisite for leadership in Blue Abyss, but Dr. Mindy Howard reckons the experience might come in handy
6/4/2020
Aquatic, aerospace and extreme environment research and training company, Blue Abyss Ltd. appointed Dr. Scott Parazynski as Non-Executive Director in 2018. Dr. Parazynski advises and guides on neutral buoyancy training for astronauts and human physiology in extreme environments.
5/2/2020
Blue Abyss is extremely pleased to release an early look at 3D footage, created by Cityscape Digital, providing an internal view of the Blue Abyss pool.
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11/1/2020
It is with great honour and pleasure we announce that Tim Peake will be joining our Advisory Board from January 2020. Tim is taking a sabbatical from the European Space Agency to pursue outreach activities and personal opportunities that include joining Blue Abyss.
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