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I don't remember where I saw it, but I watched a video about different exo-planets. One that stuck out to me was a planet that had miles of ice but possibly also a liquid water ocean underneath. If intelligent life evolved down there, they would probably have no clue about the wider universe and think their world is all that exists. Imagine such a being's reaction if they ever drilled up through the ice. I feel like this could be turned into a good sci-fi book.
You might be interested in the movie Europa Report. It's not about an exoplanet but I think it fits.
My immediate thought was wondering how they'd forge metal for a drill while underwater