Robotically Exploring the Alien World of Earth's Deep Ocean

Dive into a captivating one-hour talk featuring Dr. Richard Camilli, associate scientist from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, as he discusses the robotic exploration of Earth's deep ocean. Learn about the groundbreaking expedition to undersea volcanoes in Santorini, Greece, highlighted in the NASA+ documentary series "Our Alien Earth." Discover how interdisciplinary teams are developing fleets of robotic vehicles capable of embodying a scientist's mind, exploring, analyzing, and adapting to new environments autonomously. Explore the connections between deep-sea exploration and NASA's future plans for investigating ocean worlds and searching for signs of alien life. Gain insights into the innovative technologies and methodologies used in underwater exploration and their potential applications in space exploration. Engage with the fascinating intersection of oceanography, robotics, and astrobiology in this illuminating presentation hosted by NASA Astrobiology's "Ask An Astrobiologist" series.