Miles O’Brien
Veteran journalist covering space, aviation, science and technology; shares reporting, analysis and fieldwork insights.
Artemis II Launch Begins: Four Astronauts Head to Moon
It’s a beautiful morning in Florida. We will be watching closely as they fuel up the space launch system. The Artemis two mission will carry four people to the moon. It’s a moment in history and I’ll keep you posted.#milesobrien #artemis #nasa #moon
LaGuardia Crash Signals Overstretched Aviation System Limits
A deadly runway collision at LaGuardia is more than an accident—it’s a warning about the limits of an overstretched aviation system. https://open.substack.com/pub/milesobrien/p/the-warning-we-cant-and-yet-do-ignore?r=1lalbc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Inside JAL123: How Routine Turned Tragedy
Revisiting one of the most haunting aviation stories I’ve ever covered: Japan Airlines Flight 123 — the deadliest single-aircraft crash in history. Part 1 of my series with Lars Perkins explores how a routine flight became an unimaginable tragedy — and...
French Aviators Might Have Beat Lindbergh Across Atlantic
Two weeks before Lindbergh, two French aviators may have already crossed the Atlantic. In Part 2 of my Miles Ahead series, we follow eyewitness reports in Newfoundland that suggest the lost aircraft L’Oiseau Blanc may have reached North America. Listen now. #WhiteBird #AviationHistory...
AI-Driven Power Surge Pushes Texas Coal Plant Toward Solar
America’s appetite for electricity is exploding—driven in part by AI and data centers. In Texas, one coal plant is planning a surprising transition to solar. But meeting this new demand may also mean more fossil fuels. My latest for PBS...