Only three days left until the start TechCrunch 2025 Disruption — and Space scene is able to explore the future of space technologies (and all other frontiers of innovation). Space leaders Adam Maher (Ursa), Dr. Lucy Hoag (Violet Labs), and Dr. Debra L. Emmons (The Aerospace Corporation) will explain how artificial intelligence is changing life in orbit.
If you are looking for insight, inspiration, and a front row seat to what’s next, this is the place to be. Save as much as $444 on your pass before doors open on October 27 – plus get a guest pass 60% discount or get 15% to 30% discount on group prices for your team.
Redefining the final frontier: artificial intelligence at the edge of space
Just forget about rockets and satellites. The real revolution in space is not in what we launch, but in the intelligence we use.
Space has turn out to be the final frontier of data. To really use it, we want greater than just pipes; we want brains in orbit. The era of on-orbit computing and autonomous decision-making has arrived, where intelligent edge systems immediately transform raw satellite data into actionable information.
AI is not only about mission optimization – it’s about it. It’s an engine that delivers unprecedented speed, performance and resiliency, allowing you to administer and scale missions like never before.
This Space Stage session, exclusive to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, cuts through the noise to showcase the true innovators: those that are pushing intelligence to its absolute limits, fundamentally redefining the speed, efficiency and resiliency of space operations.
Three days until launch. Save on Disrupt 2025 tickets while you continue to can. Save as much as $444 on pass before doors open on October 27 and get yours plus one ticket for 60% discount. Teams save much more thanks 15% to 30% discount on group tickets.
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Technology navigator in the aviation industry: CTO implements strategy and innovation
Dr. Debra Emmons is the vp and technical director of the company Aerospace Corporation. She is responsible for providing key leadership in setting and executing the company’s technology and investment strategy. Emmons operates 4 offices: eLab, responsible for setting strategy and priorities for technical investments; xLab, responsible for the development, construction and operation of prototypes; The Commercial Space Futures (CSF) Office, responsible for leading the use of business solutions for U.S. government missions to develop space; and the latest Solution Accelerator, responsible for delivering independent and progressive solutions quickly and with impact across the country.
From vision to remark: The founding of the Ursa radar revolution
Adam Maher serves as the founder and CEO of the company Ursa space systemswhose services enable users to make higher decisions based on higher data. He founded Ursa in 2014 to develop a vision to provide people access to information-rich data from synthetic aperture radar. Previously, Adam worked at Maxar (Space Systems Loral) as a systems engineer dealing with complete satellite structures. Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University.
Purple: The data brain revolutionizing complex hardware designs
Dr. Lucy Hoag is the founder and CEO of the company Violetta’s laboratoriesa San Francisco-based startup that goals to revolutionize the design and construction of complex hardware through Violet, the first data orchestration platform designed specifically for complex hardware development. Prior to joining Violet, Hoag worked on satellite, drone and autonomous automotive projects for DARPA, Google, Waymo, Lyft and Amazon. Lucy holds a bachelor’s and doctorate from the University of Southern California in astronautical engineering.
T-minus 3 days until the premiere – grab your ticket before prices go up
Save on TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 tickets while you continue to can. Save as much as $444 on your pass before doors open on October 27 or get a plus one ticket for 60% discount. Teams save much more thanks 15% to 30% discount on group tickets.
