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That they are currently searching. we just know debris was found in the search area, and that's about it right now. so we are -- we are really leaning into that news conference and perhaps an update there. i should say, a lot of the coast guard updates, they have not had a lot of really specific information. maybe this time is different. >> and when you talk about the debris field, remember, we are talking about a submersible that is about the size of an suv, and as you have seen the pictures of it, there are not that many moving parts. you have the thrusters, you have the hull structure itsel...

You're conserving power. you're free falling through this dark freezing world. as you're free falling -- can you hear me? >> neil: yes, i can. go ahead. >> you're free falling in this world where occasionally you'll see these creatures outside in this world of perpetual night. anyway, we realized that we were some distance from the wreck. we decided to put our thrusters on and try to propel ourselves closer as we were descending. when we put the thrusters on, the thruster on one side failed. we had a number of issues. at that point, we had to drop our weights and we had to begin in long as sen...

And the families that are are waiting for their safe return. let's take a look at what we know about the titan. the missing submersible weighs about 23,000 pounds — or roughly 10,400 kilograms. the titan is about 22 feet long — or 6.7 metres. it's also capable of reaching depths of up to 13,123 feet below sea level — roughly 4,000 metres. and with the help of four electric thrusters, the titan reaches speeds of about three knots, or three miles per hour. we will bring you updates on the search here on bbc news, and we have continuing live coverage on the bbc news website and app — wher...

As right now, this is very much still a rescue mission and we live in hope, and our thoughts and prayers are with those people 600 kilometres off our shore and the families that are are waiting for their safe return. let's take a look at what we know about the titan. the missing submersible weighs about 23,000 pounds — or roughly 10,400 kilograms. the titan is about 22 feet long — or 6.7 metres. it's also capable of reaching depths of up to 13,123 feet below sea level — roughly 4,000 metres. and with the help of four electric thrusters, the titan reaches speeds of about three knots, or t...

Of these little things, like the lights and the controller and the thrusters, those can break and you'll be fine. the part we put all our attention and care into is the passenger compartment, that contains the air, the carbon fiber cylinder. that we worked with nasa, worked with boeing, that, he said, is buttoned down and solid. i don't think the fact that some of these things are macgyver'd together is necessarily an indication of a general -- >> one of the things we're learning, this vessel is really supposed to float back to the surface. especially, if something goes wrong. when you are on ...