Adventures of an interplanetary architect

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December 11, 2017 Today's TED Talk Adventures of an interplanetary architect 12:44 minutes · TEDxLeuven How will we live elsewhere in the galaxy? On Earth, natural resources for creating structures are abundant, but sending these materials up with us to the Moon or Mars is clunky and cost-prohibitive. Enter architect Xavier De Kestelier, who has a radical plan to use robots and space dust to 3D print our interplanetary homes. Learn more about the emerging field of space architecture with this fascinating talk about the (potentially) not-too-distant future. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day What's really floating out in space? The answer is satellites, stars, planets, asteroids and maybe even aliens. Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:07:53 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Your holiday reading recommendations from TED speakers: 56 books you won't be able to put down Since we know TED speakers love to read, we asked them: What book could you not stop reading? Here are their eclectic picks, ready for gifting or for sticking in your carry-on. Read more »   Download the TED app

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