AI at the edge: How startups are powering the future of space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Summary

Just 3 days until lift-off for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — and the Space Stage is ready to explore the future of space tech (and every other frontier of innovation). Space leaders Adam Maher (Ursa), Dr. Lucy Hoag (Violet Labs), and Dr. Debra L. Emmons (The Aerospace Corporation) will unpack how AI is transforming life in orbit. If you’re after insights, inspiration, and a front-row seat to what’s next, this is the room to be in. Save up to $444 on your pass before doors open on October 27 — plus, grab a guest pass for 60% off or get 15–30% off group rates for your team. Redefining the final frontier: AI at the edge of space Forget just rockets and satellites. The real revolution in space isn’t in what we launch, but in the intelligence we deploy. Space has become the ultimate data frontier. To truly harness it, we need more than just pipes; we need brains in orbit. This is the age of on-orbit compute and autonomous decision-making, where intelligent edge systems instantly transform raw satellite feeds into actionable insight. AI isn’t just optimizing missions — it’s transforming them. It is the engine for unprecedented speed, efficiency, and resilience, enabling missions to be managed and scaled like never before. This Space Stage session, only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, cuts through the noise to showcase the true innovators: those pushing intelligence to the absolute edge, fundamentally redefining the speed, efficiency, and resilience of operations in space. 3 days until liftoff. Save on tickets to Disrupt 2025 while you still can. Save up to $444 on your pass before doors open on October 27, and grab a plus-one ticket for 60% off. Teams save even more with 15–30% off group passes. Techcrunch event San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025 Aerospace’s tech navigator: CTO driving strategy and innovation Dr. Debra Emmons is vice president and CTO at The Aerospace Corporation. She’s responsible for providing vital leadership for determining and executing the company’s techno...