nov 23, 2040 - Deep Ocean mining is in widespread use
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In response to rising resource costs, deep ocean mining sees a massive boom during the next few decades. Growth of the industry eventually slows as asteroid mining allows a less environmentally ruinous alternative, however many operations remain in effect. The improvements in high pressure technology are later utilized in underwater settlements, and Venusian surface landings
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