Interplanetary Community in a Box Project

I grew up in the 1970s and early ’80s wanting to be an astronaut. Of course I did, didn’t everyone? I drew star fighters, designed all…

Communication is key when you’re stuck on a remote world together.

It’s not just about going, its about what we learn along the way

How history, identity and public policy intersect with community building.

Creating a kick-starter kit for building space communities might not be as simple as it might seem.

In building off-world communities, diversity and inclusiveness are not optional.

In the future, will humans send other humans to explore extraterrestrial worlds, or robots resistant to the harsh conditions of space?

Space settlement will be worth the effort, as long as we approach it with careful considerations.

Asking experts to what they’d put in an interplanetary “community in a box”

The importance of pets, creative tools, and a sense of history in setting up off-world communities

Putting a shape to the unknown as we build communities in space

Let’s not forget the importance of music and athletics as we climb for the stars

They were nervous. This was their first interplanetary dinner, the first time they would gather with their newly discovered neighbors…

A good playlist, an excellent bottle of wine, and Plato — all essential for building successful communities in space!

Unlearning what we think we know will be essential for building communities in space

Stoicism, practical engineering, and a good supply of duct tape — all essentials for living long and prospering in space

Unlikely partners in building space communities

A good book and cats — two essentials for building a solid space community

What would you put in a kick-starter kit for developing a vibrant and sustainable off-world community?

The Interplanetary Community in a Box project is kick-starting creative conversations around off-world community-building, by getting…