11/7/2025
The FY2026 Department of Defense budget proposes $179 billion for research, development, testing, and evaluation. It is the largest R&D investment in U.S. defense history and a clear commitment to advancing the technologies, systems, and human capabilities that will define national security in the years ahead. Blue Abyss is part of that future.
Posted in Commercial | Robotics | Offshore | Energy | News | Marine | R&D | Space
19/6/2025
When it comes to space operations, it’s easy to focus on the hardware: rockets, habitats, spacecraft. But in reality, success in this field hinges just as much on experience, precision, and the right guidance. Behind every project is a chain of decisions that shape its feasibility, safety, and scientific value.
Posted in Commercial | People | R&D | Space
11/4/2025
Blue Abyss and NovaCorp Aerospace sign Pioneering MOU to enable variable-g sports and entertainment activities through parabolic flights.
Posted in Commercial | News | R&D | Space
24/1/2025
Professor Simon Evetts will represent the company and lead the UK delegation of a bilateral meeting at NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) Investigators Workshop (IWS) in Galveston, Texas, January 28 - 31 2025,
7/8/2024
The SportsLand Summit, held at the Cleveland Browns Stadium on July 25th, 2024, brought together thought leaders and innovators dedicated to maximising health and performance at the extremes of human capability, including Prof. Simon Evetts, PhD FRAeS, Blue Abyss R&D Director.
8/1/2024
Cornwall, UK-based, extreme environment research, development and training company, Blue Abyss has completed the purchase of 12 acres of land in the city of Brook Park, Ohio.
Posted in Commercial | Robotics | UAV/ROV/Submersibles | Offshore | Energy | Diving | Events | News | Marine | R&D | Space
8/10/2023
Blue Abyss founder and CEO, John Vickers attended the 74th International Astronautical Congress in Baku, presenting at The Space Operations Symposium.
19/12/2021
A detailed update, special thanks and Christmas wishes from Blue Abyss CEO, John Vickers.
Posted in Commercial | Robotics | UAV/ROV/Submersibles | Offshore | Energy | Diving | News | Marine | People | R&D | Space
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
10/5/2021
The subsea centre of excellence at Blue Abyss, the world’s first commercial aquatic and space research, development and training centre, will offer the perfect arena to research and test solutions to issues challenging offshore wind farm development.
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.
Posted in Commercial | News | R&D
28/11/2020
Our quest to ensure that Blue Abyss represents significant value to the markets it will serve has taken us far and wide. Take a look at some of the words of support that we have been very fortunate to receive.
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