Michael O'Connell brings a wealth of experience in examining the intricate relationship between technology, risk, and organizational resilience. His work often highlights lessons from established high-stakes industries for the burgeoning AI sector.
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Booking a private jet seems simple, but hidden contract clauses and operational risks can lead to unexpected and substantial financial losses for travelers.
A former SpaceX mission operations engineer is calling for industries like aviation and energy to adopt 'space-grade' software standards to prevent critical failures.
Europe's first in-orbit hacking competition, CTRL+Space, saw ethical hackers test the defenses of a live satellite, highlighting the growing need for space cybersecurity.
The University of Central Florida is launching a first-of-its-kind hypersonic wind tunnel, inspiring its new "Space Game" football uniform with scientific designs.
An international workshop in Pittsburgh on November 11, 2025, will unite experts to address the growing cybersecurity risks facing interconnected Earth and space infrastructure.
MDA Space has announced a $10 million equity investment in Maritime Launch Services, a strategic move to accelerate the development of Spaceport Nova Scotia.
Karman Space & Defense has acquired Five Axis Industries, a specialized manufacturer of space engine subsystems, in an $88 million deal to expand its propulsion capabilities.
Aerospace firm Rocket Lab is gaining increased attention from analysts as it expands from a specialized launch provider into an end-to-end space company.
Space services firm Momentus and Swiss startup DPhi Space are partnering to launch an in-orbit software testing hub on the Vigoride 7 mission in early 2025.
Canadian aerospace firm MDA Space has issued a statement addressing recent stock price volatility, attributing it to speculative media reports about its customers.
WISeSat.Space, a subsidiary of Swiss firm WISeKey, has signed a strategic agreement with South Korean company INNOSPACE to launch its secure satellite constellation.
stc group and AST SpaceMobile have signed a 10-year deal, backed by a $175 million prepayment, to provide satellite-to-phone 5G and 4G service in Saudi Arabia.
Investment firms are increasingly channeling funds into space defense startups, recognizing space as a critical domain for national security and future conflicts.
The Texas Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling, declaring that surface landowners, not mineral rights holders, own the empty underground caverns left after mining.
Industry leaders are drawing lessons from aerospace engineering to build trust in AI, arguing it's essential for business growth and security.
