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Stockton Rush's Shift in Focus
- Stockton Rush, OceanGate CEO, was born into wealth and dreamed of space exploration.
- After realizing his Mars ambitions were distant, he shifted his focus to deep-sea exploration.
OceanGate's Beginnings
- Stockton Rush co-founded OceanGate, aiming to disrupt the submersible industry like SpaceX.
- They began with repurposed subs for shallow dives before developing Cyclops 1.
Cyclops 2 Development
- OceanGate developed Cyclops 2 (later Titan) using carbon fiber, deviating from industry norms.
- Despite initial implosions during testing, they proceeded with a thicker hull and titanium end domes.