
Aug 24, 2026
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Rs 5,933 crore, 1,600km undersea cable route can connect Antarctica to the world. There is one problem
A new study shows a 1,600km undersea cable could connect Antarctica to the world for Rs 5,933 crore. Currently, researchers use satellites and hard drives sent on ships. Juan Pablo said, "in suitcases full of hard drives." The project faces challenges like icebergs and a very short installation window.