We often hear about lesser-known places around the world, but do you know where the loneliest place on Earth is? If you guessed a jungle or desert, you’d be mistaken. It is actually a part of the ocean. This location is so remote that the nearest human habitation is the International Space Station. The place we’re discussing today is famously known as the loneliest place on Earth. It is so isolated that only one person has ever reached it. There are more intriguing facts about this place: it is said that several countries have dumped dozens of satellites here. Let’s delve into the details:
The place in question is known as Point Nemo. According to a BBC report, Point Nemo is located in the South Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and Chile. It’s not an island or any landmass, but rather a spot in the ocean that is considered the farthest from any human settlement. This location is approximately 2,688 kilometers (1,670 miles) away from the nearest land. Reports indicate that reaching this place is extremely challenging. What’s particularly astonishing is that Point Nemo is about 415 kilometers (258 miles) from the International Space Station. Out of curiosity, one individual and their team decided to journey to this point and explore it.
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Chris Brown, a 62-year-old man from North Yorkshire, England, embarked on a journey with his 30-year-old son to Point Nemo. They set sail from Puerto Montt, Chile, on March 12 and reached the remote spot on March 20. Upon arrival at this rarely visited location, Chris and his crew members even took a swim in the ocean, where the water temperature hovers around 7 degrees Celsius. Chris claimed to be the first person to reach this particular spot. The expedition concluded with their return to land on March 31.
According to the BBC, this location is also known as the “Spacecraft Cemetery.” Between 1971 and 2008, major spacefaring nations such as the USA, Russia, Japan, and Europe have disposed of approximately 263 space objects here. One of the latest additions was a rocket capsule deposited by SpaceX.