"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.

Angelo Vermeulen: How to go to space, without having to go to space

How to go to space, without having to go to space

Exploring long-term isolation in NASA's Mars simulation reveals vital insights into teamwork and leadership in confined spaces.

Seeker project invites global communities to envision starship prototypes, blending art, sustainability, and indigenous wisdom.

In Chile's Atacama, the driest place on Earth, a new project phase taps into local expertise on sustainability for space habitats.