https://spacewatch.global/tag/kevin-oconnell/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:28:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/kevin-oconnell/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/andress-bongianino-and-oconnel-join-usgif-board-of-directors/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66614 USGIF has welcomed three new members to their Board of Directors: Mark Andress, Jeff Bongianino, and Kevin O’Connell. Together, the new board members will contribute to advancing USGIF’s mission to promote the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and build a stronger, more connected GEOINT community.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/register-for-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-kevin-oconnell-space-crossroads-regulation-protectionism-and-the-quest-for-international-cooperation-on-19-march-2024/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54176 In the rapidly evolving arena of strategic space utilization, the upcoming Space Café delves into critical issues shaping the future of space diplomacy. Drawing insights from the Munich Security Conference and recent global events, the discussion underscores the necessity of international cooperation in space, likened to Earth's own need for harmony among nations. The conversation explores the dichotomy of fostering collaboration amidst rising protectionism and the shadow of alliances between anti-democratic forces. Mr O’Connell will examine the current state of space regulation in the U.S., juxtapose it with European initiatives, and debate whether these actions could border on protectionism. The conversation will extend to the importance of trust in international partnerships, data reliability, and the overarching challenges and potential pathways to achieving a unified global approach to space governance. This session aims to unravel the complexities of space diplomacy, emphasizing the critical infrastructure space represents and the collective dependence on its secure and equitable use.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/space-economy-insights-ep-4-the-role-of-international-financial-institutions-with-fani-kallianou-de-jong/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54002 In this episode of Space Economy Insights, Kevin O'Connell and Dr. Emma Gatti host Fani Kallianou de Jong, Principal in the Climate Strategy and Delivery Team of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/wsbw-2023-perspectives-from-paris-with-kevin-oconnell/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:45:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51086 Kevin O'Connell, host of the Space Economy Insights Podcast and SpaceWatch.Global's Editor in Chief, Dr Emma Gatti talk about the trends discussed the first days at the 26th World Satellite Business Week in Paris.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/space-economy-insights-ep-3-dr-zolana-joao/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50702 In this third episode of Space Economy Insights, Kevin O’Connell interviewed Dr. Zolana Joao, Director General of the Angolan National Space Office and Architect of Angola’s Space Strategy.  Dr. Joao has a background in electrical engineering and a doctorate in engineering management from George Washington University, with a focus on productivity and efficiency in large, complex space projects.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/space-cafe-33-minutes-with-kevin-oconnell-from-zombie-statistics-to-the-trillion-dollar-space-economy/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49696 Our Space Café “33 minutes with Kevin O’Connell – from zombie statistics to the trillion-dollar space economy” took place on Tuesday, 27th June. Kevin O’Connell has had a diverse career in many sectors in commerce and intelligence. He has spent over three decades working on space commercialisation, including in his role as the Director of the Office of Space commerce with the US Department of Commerce. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/register-today-for-next-space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-kevin-oconnell-on-27-june-2023/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49581 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Kevin O’Connell, Founder and CEO, Space Economy Rising, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, Publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. As strategic and economics conditions change, there are healthy questions about the speed and direction of the future space economy. What are the underlying factors driving the space economy, and how can we distinguish between hype and real drivers? ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/space-economy-insights-ep-2-matthew-gilliham/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49535 In this second episode of Space Economy Insights, Kevin O'Connell and Emma Gatti interviewed Prof. Matthew Gilliham, the Director of the Wait Research Institute at the University of Adelaide and the Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/space-cafe-radio-space-regulatory-bootcamp-review-with-kevin-oconnell/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47190 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with  Kevin O'Connell, former Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the US Department of Commerce and Founder and CEO of Space Economy Rising LLC, about the Space Regulator Bootcamp in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA in February 2023, organized by the Association of Commercial Space Professionals.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/02/space-economy-insights-ep-1-claire-jolly/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46690 In this first pilot episode of Space Economy Insights, Kevin O'Connell and Emma Gatti interviewed Claire Jolly, Head of Ocean Economy & Space Economy, Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/the-space-cafe-podcast-72-kevin-oconnell-ret-director-at-u-s-department-of-commerce-on-the-broadening-commercial-potential-of-the-space-industry/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46031 Kevin O'Connell is a former Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the U.S Department of Commerce. He is now the founder of Space Economy Rising LLC, a company that works with clients and partners worldwide on all aspects of the space economy. He is an expert in the field of space commerce and has been involved in space issues for over 30 years. In this episode, he talks about the commercial potential of space and takes unexpected turns. It seems space is looking for any talent out there.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/space-cafe-radio-pssis-space-security-series-ep-5-with-kevin-oconnell/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44925 Episode 5 -  Regulations vs. wishful thinking: how to craft data-based regulations to protect Space assets? The Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI), has the pleasure to present Space Cafè Radio - PSSI Space Security Mini-Series, a radio series focused on allied preparedness to face the rapidly changing space domain. PSSI is a non-profit non-governmental public policy organisation founded in 2002 and based in Prague. In space, PSSI emphasizes emerging threats and available policy solutions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/03/dr-jan-worner-and-kevin-oconnell-join-endurosats-advisory-board/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=39702 Two people have joined EnduroSat’s Advisory Board: Dr. Jan Wörner, to help in scaling the company’s space service and Kevin O’Connell to guide the deployment of the next generation space infrastructure, EnduroSat said. Dr. Wörner’s has previously had the role of chairman of the DLR’s (German Aerospace Center) executive board and was Jean-Jacques Dordain’s successor as Director General of ESA.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/12/luxembourg-invests-in-northstar-earth-and-space/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38013 The Luxembourg Future Fund (LFF) will be investing in NorthStar Earth & Space, building on the partnership between Luxembourg’s Ministry of the Economy and the Canadian-based company. NorthStar claims to be the first commercial service aiming at monitoring space via a constellation of satellites. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/07/spacewatchgl-oped-krystal-wilson-of-secure-world-foundation-about-summit-for-space-sustainability/ Sun, 28 Jul 2019 08:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15267 Last March, Secure World Foundation was pleased to announce the inaugural Summit for Space Sustainability, to be held in Washington, DC on June 25-26, 2019. Our creation of the Summit was driven by the rapid growth in both the number and diversity of space actors, the emergence of new kinds of space activities, and the resulting space sustainability challenges posed by these developments.]]>