Ariel Ekblaw

Ariel Ekblaw leads Aurelia Institute as its founder and CEO, developing space architecture through research and prototyping alongside education, outreach, and policy work. Her projects include TESSERAE, an approach to autonomous, self-assembling structures for use in orbit; she previously founded and directed MIT’s Space Exploration Initiative, which developed and flew space-technology projects.

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Aurelia Institute

Until Present

Founder and CEO

Yale University

B.S. in Physics, Mathematics and Philosophy

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How to Build in Space — for Life on Earth | TED

A talk on why orbital infrastructure matters and how autonomous construction could enable larger structures in space.

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payloadspace.com

Why We Need a Real-Life Starfleet Academy, with Ariel Ekblaw

A conversation about the MIT Space Exploration Initiative, Aurelia Institute’s work, and TESSERAE self-assembling space architecture.

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nyas.org

Ariel Ekblaw on the Intersection of Physics, AI, Philosophy, and Ethics in Space Exploration

A discussion of Aurelia Institute’s modular space structures, zero-gravity applications, and access to space exploration.

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techsurgepodcast.com

In-Orbit Manufacturing, AI Data Centers, and the New Space Economy with MIT’s Ariel Ekblaw

An interview on TESSERAE, autonomous orbital assembly, and the engineering challenges of building infrastructure in space.

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aureliainstitute.org

Ariel Ekblaw’s Keynote at Amazon re:MARS 2022

Her keynote outlines a vision for spacefaring society through space architecture, outreach, and policy.

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solve.mit.edu

An Aerospace Architect: Dr. Ariel Ekblaw on Extraterrestrial Solutions to Earthly Issues

An interview on Aurelia Institute’s research, education and outreach, and stewardship of the space commons.

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Ariel Ekblaw

Aurelia Institute

Yale University

Products & media

How to Build in Space — for Life on Earth | TED

Why We Need a Real-Life Starfleet Academy, with Ariel Ekblaw

Ariel Ekblaw on the Intersection of Physics, AI, Philosophy, and Ethics in Space Exploration

In-Orbit Manufacturing, AI Data Centers, and the New Space Economy with MIT’s Ariel Ekblaw

Ariel Ekblaw’s Keynote at Amazon re:MARS 2022

An Aerospace Architect: Dr. Ariel Ekblaw on Extraterrestrial Solutions to Earthly Issues

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