Viral Nausicaä radar domes video: Crew look insect-sized on $500m yacht
A viral video of the superyacht Nausicaä has drawn attention to its massive radar domes, which appear disproportionately large compared to the crew. Designed by Marc Newson, the vessel integrates high-tech satellite equipment into its aesthetic.
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The vessel highlights the intersection of extreme luxury, industrial design, and the complex engineering required for maritime connectivity.
A viral video of Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa’s $500 million sailing superyacht, Nausicaä, is sweeping the internet. While mega-yachts are no rarity among the elite and tech founders, this 374-foot vessel is turning heads for an unusual reason: the staggering scale of its onboard satellite equipment. Several photos and videos across Instagram and X (previously Twitter) show crew members using long-handled brushes and hoses appear almost insect-sized as they scrub the bases of four massive gray radar domes mounted near the mast.Superyacht designed by former Apple Watch designerDelivered by German shipbuilder Lürssen after nearly six years of construction, the 374-foot-8-inch (114.2-meter) vessel was designed by renowned industrial designer Marc Newson, famous for his work on the Apple Watch. Instead of concealing the oversized communications equipment, Newson incorporated the four giant spheres directly into the yacht's aesthetic, creating a futuristic silhouette.
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