Angelo Vermeulen
Crew Commander | Artistic Explorer of Space & Technology
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Angelo Vermeulen wears many hats, from serving as a crew commander for NASA to creating thought-provoking art and community initiatives. As an interdisciplinary designer and scientist, he explores the intersections of space exploration, emerging technologies, and human creativity. Vermeulen's unique perspectives have made him a sought-after speaker, sharing his experiences leading international research teams and designing interactive experiences that inspire audiences to rethink the future of human and machine collaboration.
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How to go to space, without having to go to space
"We will start inhabiting outer space," says Angelo Vermeulen, crew commander of a NASA-funded Mars simulation. "It might take 50 years or it might take 500 years, but it's going to happen." In this charming talk, the TED Senior Fellow describes some of his official work to make sure humans are prepared for life in deep space ... and shares a fascinating art project in which he challenged people worldwide to design homes we might live in there.
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