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Autosub mission in July 1996.

All Images courtesy NOC net-zero observations. Autonomous vehicles are a key tech- ing depths of up to 6,000m, the NOC’s newest ? eet of six nology to enable scienti? c research to move to net-zero emis- ALRs will open new opportunities for lower cost shore-based sions. I am excited to see NOC’s Autosub developments play- scienti? c missions and under-ice exploration. Development of ing a vital role in this change, and look forward to seeing the new navigation features will also allow scientists to research continued advancement of the technology and the associated areas that could not previously be reached by boat, including scienti? c exploration.” the melting Thwaites Glacier, which will be visited later this

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