Indian Ocean

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The test flight ended after about an hour later when Starship splashed down into the Indian Ocean and exploded as planned.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

It is believed to be the worst single diving accident in the tiny Indian Ocean nation, a popular tourist destination because of its string of coral islands.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Just this week, the U.S. seized an Iran-linked tanker in the Indian Ocean.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Designed to rival China's investments around the Indian Ocean, New Delhi's colossal project will be built on Great Nicobar Island, a site offering a naval presence far closer to Southeast Asia than India's mainland.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Instead of landing on Brisbane, Skylab broke up, with some parts falling into the Indian Ocean off Western Australia.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge