Who is Larry Connor: Meet the billionaire behind the latest Titanic submersible mission
Mr Connor visited space and the bottom of the ocean in the same 12 month period
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Mr Connor visited space and the bottom of the ocean in the same 12 month period
From the vastness of outer space to the depths of the sea. Larry Connor is known for being a race car driver, property mogul and private astronaut.
Ohio billionaire Larry Connor is preparing for a daring return expedition to the Titanic wreck, partnering with Triton Submarines CEO Patrick Lahey to develop a new submersible for the mission. The new submersible, Triton 4000/2 Abyssal Explorer, is designed to dive to depths of 4,000 meters and features unique "Gull Wings" to protect marine life. Connor's determination was strengthened after the tragic implosion of the Titan submersible last year, which resulted in the loss of five passengers. The mission aims to demonstrate the safety and potential of deep-sea exploration while hig...
Larry Connor, 74, is planning to deep dive in a sub to the Titanic wreckage - we take a look at the man who travelled into space and to the ocean's deepest trench in the same year