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

The video discusses the speaker's experience as a crew commander in a NASA Mars simulation, highlighting the psychological challenges and leadership lessons learned. It introduces the Seeker art project, which encourages communities to create starship prototypes, combining art and science. The project uses a cocreation approach, evolving through iterations in different countries. It emphasizes the integration of ecology, technology, and people, with isolation missions testing the designs. Future projects aim to incorporate indigenous knowledge, particularly in the Atacama Desert, to explore sustainable space exploration.

What was the primary focus of the HI-SEAS program?

• Developing new space suits

• Studying long-term isolation effects

• Building a new space station

• Training astronauts for moon missions

What is the main goal of the Seeker project?

• To create a new type of space suit

• To develop a new food system for astronauts

• To train astronauts for Mars missions

• To challenge communities to design starship prototypes

How does the Seeker project approach the creation of its artworks?

• Using only digital simulations

• By hiring professional architects

• Through a cocreation approach with communities

• By following a strict master plan

What unique method does the Seeker project use to test its designs?

• Computer modeling

• Isolation missions

• Virtual reality simulations

• Public exhibitions

What is a key feature of the Atacama Desert that makes it suitable for the Seeker project?

• Its proximity to the ocean

• Its urban infrastructure

• Its dense forests

• Its Mars-like environment

Why is sustainability a crucial aspect of the Seeker project in the Atacama Desert?

• Because of the desert's high population

• Due to the desert's frequent rainfall

• Due to the desert's extreme dryness

• Because of the desert's abundant resources

What does the speaker hope to learn from the local population in the Atacama Desert?

• New architectural techniques

• Modern farming methods

• Traditional knowledge on sustainability

• Advanced technological skills