Beyond the Talk: Ariel Ekblaw on space-based technology and architecture

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TED Talks Daily

• April 2025

"We should be protecting the Earth, and we can use space technology to do that," says aerospace architect and astronautical engineer Ariel Ekblaw. Following her talk at TED2025, Ariel sat down for a special conversation with Elise Hu, host of "TED Talks Daily," to discuss why space-based technology is advantageous in day-to-day life. From creating artificial retinas in zero gravity to installing solar panels above the atmosphere to maximize sunlight, Ariel discusses the different technological advancements that can be of service to Earth, along with initiatives to build space infrastructure while lowering our carbon footprint.