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T-Minus, the only daily space intelligence podcast.

Join us every day as we provide the latest news and insights along with leading experts from industry, academia, research organizations, government, and more. Stay on top of the evolving space market, and separate the signal from the noise.

SCHEDULE: Daily, Monday – Saturday
CREDITS: Host is Maria Varmazis; Executive Producer is Jennifer Eiben; Producer is Alice Carruth; Editing by Alice Carruth, Tré Hester, and Elliott Peltzman; Audio engineering and original sound design by Elliott Peltzman. VP of Programming is Brandon Karpf.

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Recent episodes

SPECIAL EDITION

The first Scottish woman in space.

Nicolina Elrick’s journey is a tale of relentless ambition and resilience. From Scotland to the stars, she became the first Scottish woman to go to...

LAUNCH

NASA’s Artemis is delayed again.

NASA delays Artemis II until 2026. Europe’s Vega-C rocket launched the Sentinel 1C satellite for Corpernicus. The US released its plan for civil EO....

DEEP SPACE

Europe’s week of space highs and lows.

Airbus announces over 2000 job cuts. ESA launches the Proba-3 mission from India. Arianespace postponed the VV25 mission until today. And more.

CISLUNAR

Some eXcellent opportunities ahead.

Collabs in space? So hot right now. JAXA and ESA expand their collaboration plans. ISRO’s working more closely with Australia for Gaganyaan. ESA...

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT

Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.

Jared Isaacman nominated to lead NASA. EIB approves a €30 million loan to Sateliot. Orbex moves launch operations to SaxaVord. And more.

DEEP SPACE

Saudi’s NSG buys Airbus EO platform.

Neo Space Group to buy Airbus’ Earth Observation platform. Redwire expands to Poland. Space Machines and Lúnasa to partner on space debris issues....

LAUNCH

TASTI news from Taiwan’s space sector.

You are not going to want to listen to this episode hungry! Lots of news about Taiwan. Launch number five, but also six, for the NRO this year....

SPECIAL EDITION

Lessons from the Viasat cybersecurity attack.

Clémence Poirier shares her report from the Viasat attack during the war in Ukraine. Hacking the Cosmos: Cyber operations against the space sector.

SPECIAL EDITION

T-Minus Overview- Preserving Space History.

Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry about Preserving Space History.

SATELLITE TECH

A win for satellite-enabled cellular coverage.

Starlink gets direct-to-mobile approval from the FCC. Another successful Landspace launch. Sateliot to expand IoT connectivity coverage. And more.

LAUNCH

Not all space jokes are terrible.

Vulcan launches for the Space Force officially on hold until next year. China tests an inflatable in space. New Shepard 28 brings the 100th woman to...

LAUNCH

Buckle up, Boca Chica.

Starship’s sixth success - sorta. FAA environmental review. NASA moves ahead with SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar lander missions. Airbus CEO urges the...

CISLUNAR

ESA BOOST! for launch.

ESA extends funding for four launch companies. Latitude signs a multi-launch agreement with ATMOS. D-Orbit signs deals with Impulso and Morpheus. And...

LAUNCH

Reports, rockets, and revisions.

AST SpaceMobile, MDA and Sidus provide financial updates. Impulse Space taps SpaceX for launches. ABL to step away from commercial space. And more.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Mass layoff to hit Boeing.

Boeing to lay off 10% of its global workforce. Starfish raises $29 million in new capital. Lunar Outpost closes a Series A funding round. And more.

BUSINESS & INVESTING

More layoffs for NASA’s JPL.

NASA’s JPL announces cuts to the workforce. Rocket Lab announces new contracts for Neutron. Spire Global sells its maritime business. And more.

BUSINESS & INVESTING

Firefly spreads its wings with new funding.

Firefly raises $175 million in new funding. India’s GalaxEye closes $10 million Series A funding round. China launches a satellite for Oman. And more.

CYBERSECURITY

Europe’s push for reusable rockets.

The Exploration Company raises $160 million in Series B funding. Maxar confirms a data breach. Deloitte supports Space ISAC expansion in Australia....

SPECIAL EDITION

Memoirs from a NASA Business Manager.

Herb Baker joined NASA full time in 1975 and he’s sharing his experience in his book from “From Apollo to Artemis: Stories from my 50 years with...

POLICY & LAW

Russia launches record-number of satellites.

Russia launches 53 satellites. Redwire receives the third batch of drug crystals from space. KT, KT SAT and KAI to partner on satellite projects. And...

POLICY & LAW

Remember, remember, the fifth of November.

The ISS welcomes NASA’s 31st SpaceX resupply mission. Strike ended at Boeing’s West Coast facilities. Rocket Lab launches its 54th Electron mission....

LAUNCH

SpaceX to boost the ISS.

SpaceX to boost ISS altitude as part of a deorbit vehicle development test. BlackSky acquires LeoStella. Vast signed an MOU with the Czechs. And more.

LAUNCH

Commercial support for SDA.

USSF selects 12 companies for services for SSC. Starship’s 6th test flight is aiming for Nov 18. Viasat, Redwire and more release financial updates....

LAUNCH

What are launches doing to our atmosphere?

Air pollution from rockets scrutinized. North Korea launches an ICBM to space. Astrobotic and Bridgestone to collaborate on a new rover tire. And...

SPONSORED EDITION

Spooktacular NRO treats.

NRO awards BALISTA contracts. Matter Intelligence emerges from stealth. Skyrora, Viasat and CGI hold ground testing for an ESA telemetry contract....

POLICY & LAW

Taikonauts arrive at China’s heavenly palace.

China’s Shenzhou-19 crew arrive at the Tiangong space station. DoD is set to increase its PLEO spend. Lockheed completes Terran Orbital acquisition....

POLICY & LAW

Eulogy to a comet.

China prepares to launch the Shenzhou-19 crew. Spire Global and OroraTech to partner on a NASA study. Advanced Space awarded a NASA SBIR. And more.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

AstroForge’s spectrum license approved.

FCC approves a deep space mission license for AstroForge. All NASA SpaceX Crew-8 members are now in Houston. SpaceX launches fourth NRO mission. And...

SPECIAL EDITION

Gas stations in space.

Orbit Fab was founded to eliminate the single-use spacecraft paradigm with in-space refueling. CEO Daniel Faber shares the vision for gas stations in...

SPONSORED EDITION

Deep Blue wants you to go to space.

China’s Deep Blue Aerospace opens ticket sales to space. India approves new funding for space startups. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 splashes down to Earth....

SPONSORED EDITION

USSF spends billions on contract extensions.

Northrop Grumman and Millennium awarded contract extensions from USSF. Blue Origin launches their new vehicle. SDA selects 19 companies for HALO. And...

EMERGING TECH

DIU lifeline for Astra.

Astra selected for a $44 million DIU launch contract. Redwire announces new biopharmaceutical partnerships. Umbra selected by SDA for PWSA. And more.

ISAM

Astronauts waiting in the wings.

Crew 8 is still waiting to return to Earth. Japan approves two new astronauts. China prepares for a crew change over on Tiangong space station. And...

EDUCATION

Junk in GEO.

Intelsat loses the IS-33e satellite in GEO. SpaceX launches 20 Eutelsat Group OneWeb satellites. US SSC awards SpaceX $733M in task orders. And more.

SPECIAL EDITION

Earth, music, and narrative.

Dan Barstow at the Association of Space Explorers marries music and sound with visuals of the Earth to connect people with our home planet.

LAUNCH

GAO throws EGS on Artemis.

GAO releases a report on NASA’s Artemis Program. NASA announces commercial crew launches for ‘25. US eases export restrictions on some space items....

MILITARY

Cuts at Airbus Defence and Space.

Airbus has announced up to 2,500 job cuts. ESA selects Kepler for the HydRON program. Thales Alenia to supply six additional ESA satellites. And more.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Prada for EVA.

China outlines a new roadmap for space. Axiom and Prada share their new AxEMU spacesuit. Spire and Mission Control to explore AI in space. And more.

LAUNCH

All hail the Mechazilla.

SpaceX claims success with Starship’s fifth flight. The FAA approves Falcon 9’s return to flight. Crew-8’s return from the ISS delayed till Friday....

SPECIAL EDITION

The youngest woman to reach the Kármán line.

Karsen Kitchen recently set the record as the youngest woman to reach the Kármán line. She shares how a Blue Origin flight changed her outlook.

CYBERSECURITY

Haven-1’s Vast design.

Vast shares the design for their commercial space station Haven-1. Volta Space emerges from stealth. China launches a high-orbit comms satellite. And...

CYBERSECURITY

Secret space plane maneuvers.

The X-37B will change its orbit around the Earth. NASA transmits laser comms from the ground to LEO. ispace and AMC to partner on a lunar mission....

EMERGING TECH

A Momentus occasion for VADR.

NASA selects Momentus for launch services. XDLINX, Argo Space Corp. and Fortius close funding rounds. Advance Space’s CAPSTONE mission extended. And...

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT

PLD outlines plans for future space access.

PLD shares plans for the future of space access. SpaceX’s Starship could fly as early as Sunday. BlackSky awarded a seven-figure contract. And more.

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT

Hera en route to Didymos.

SpaceX launches Europe’s Hera mission. Hurricane Milton impacts Europa Clipper and Crew 8 schedules. Rocket Lab to explore Mars Sample Return. And...

SPECIAL EDITION

Sidewalk Astronomy and Outreach.

Kat Troche found astronomy by accident in 2010 and has turned her interest into an outreach program on the streets of New York.

SPECIAL EDITION

Second cert flight for ULA’s Vulcan Centaur.

ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Cert-2 lifts off. NASA launches a new Explorers mission class. Impulse Space lands $150 million in a Series B round. And more.

SPECIAL EDITION

Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

T-Minus Space Host Maria Varmazis walks us through a review on how to keep our personal and professional worlds secure for Cybersecurity Awareness...

NASA Social and Crew 9 Launch.

Alice Carruth participated in the NASA Social Media event ahead of the Crew 9 launch from Florida. She shares her experience with the tour and launch.

SATELLITE TECH

ULA’s Vulcan Centaur rolled out to the pad.

ULA rolls out the Vulcan Centaur ahead of its 2nd launch. Astrobotic’s Griffin completes DSN testing. China shares its new lunar spacesuit design,...

SPECIAL EDITION

The virtual twin.

Dassault Systèmes is deploying virtual twin experiences across design production and operations in the aerospace industry and is bringing it into...

EMERGING TECH

Starfish Space gets SSPICY with NASA.

Starfish Space gets SSPICY with NASA. New commercial partners for TraCSS. Rocket Lab completes spacecraft number two for Varda. And more.

LAUNCH

To the Moon, China.

China announces plans for more missions to the moon. Radian completes ground tests for its spaceplane. ESA and DLR open a lunar analogue facility....

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Touchdown for MS-25.

Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft and crew return to Earth. 193 countries agree to the UN Pact for the Future. OSC says TraCSS is due to launch in one week. And...

SPECIAL EDITION

Space for Art with Maria Lanas.

How does an artist and an astronaut find themselves in the same orbit? Find out how Maria Lanas and Nicole Stott made Space for Art.

LAUNCH

Gaganyaan Style.

India approves plans to expand the Gaganyaan program. China launches the last pair of BDS-3 satellites. Soyuz MS-25 is set to come home on Monday....

CYBERSECURITY

Troubles over the horizon for Axiom.

Axiom Space faces financial woes. BlackSky contracted by HEO for imaging services. SpaceX is considering suing the FAA over proposed penalties. And...

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Intuitive Machines to build a Near Space Network.

Intuitive Machines contracted for a NSN. Lockheed to develop NOAA’s lightning mapping instrument. York’s Tranche 0 satellites establish laser comms....

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Oxygen extraction on the Moon.

Sierra Space shares new lunar tech. Softbank and Intelsat to launch a continuous communications network. The FAA proposes penalties against SpaceX....

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Welcome home Polaris Dawn.

Polaris Dawn’s crew complete their mission. Telesat finalizes $2.54B in funding agreements. MDA starts the expansion of its production facility. And...

SPECIAL EDITION

Ground Segment as a Service with Leaf Space.

Leaf Space offers Ground Segment as a Service solutions to simplify satellite communications by providing managed services for satellite operators.

New music video dropped from space.

Polaris Dawn releases a music video from orbit. Airbus Ventures launches a $155M fund. United Airlines and Starlink to provide free wifi on planes....

CYBERSECURITY

A record-breaking spacewalk.

Polaris Dawn conducts the 1st privately funded spacewalk. AST launches their first commercial satellites. China’s LandSpace holds a VTVL jump test....

EARTH OBSERVATION

Houston, it’s getting crowded up here.

MS-26 crew launched to the ISS. Varda Space is working with SSPC on modeling crystallization in microgravity. OSC seeks SSA for TraCSS. And more.

GROUND SEGMENT

SpaceX puts Polaris Dawn in Orbit.

SpaceX launches the Polaris Dawn mission. ispace forms a Lunar Advisory Board. MDA Space to build antennas for SWISSto12 satellites. And more.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Welcome home, Calypso.

NASA concludes the Starliner mission. New Glenn launch pushed back to November. 8 commercial companies selected for NASA SmallSat Services. And more.

SPECIAL EDITION

Educate the educators about space.

Mark Wagner, Ph.D. says preparing students for humanity's future in space starts with educators. The question is how do we get more space in the...

LAUNCH

The little starship that might.

Starliner’s set to return. Varda space cinches their next re-entry license ahead of time. NASA and DARPA to collaborate on a servicing demo in GEO....

POLICY & LAW

Ciao, Vega.

Vega launches the Sentinel 2C. Senegal signs on to China’s International Lunar Research Station. General Dynamics awarded a $491M SDA contract. And...

EDUCATION

Mapping the future.

ATLAS Space raises $15M. Research on the ISS studies early cancer detection. Sierra Space completes acoustic testing on its Shooting Star module. And...

WORKFORCE & CAREERS

Ya can’t keep a Falcon 9 down for long.

Falcon 9 resumes operations. Polaris Dawn is back on the launch schedule for Friday. NASA explains the strange noises coming from Starliner. And more.

SPECIAL EDITION

The Balkans Join the Space Conversation.

Analog Astronaut Martina Dimoska is forging her own path to space, representing North Macedonia, and the Balkan region in general, on the global...

LAUNCH

Moon missions on the horizon.

NASA selects Intuitive Machines for a fourth CLPS mission. Starliner to return to Earth on September 6. Two crew announced for SpaceX Crew 9. And...

EDUCATION

NASA’s ML2 under scrutiny.

NASA’s OIG report criticizes overruns on ML2. Blue Origin’s New Shepard launches six passengers to the Kármán line. Millennium’s CEO joins Firefly....

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 experiences another mishap.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 first stage crashes on a droneship. Astrobotic shares a post mission report on Peregrine. Lunar Outpost and ASU to collaborate. And...

BUSINESS & INVESTING

Pesky helium strikes again.

Mynaric restructures amid production issues. Redwire to deliver a payload for a European Defense Contractor. Polaris Dawn to launch on Wednesday. And...

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Safety over Starliner.

Starliner to return to Earth uncrewed. Butch and Suni to stay on the ISS until February. Blue Origin targets October 13 for first New Glenn launch....

EMERGING TECH

Project Kuiper adds another notch to the belt.

Project Kuiper expands its KSC footprint. NASA selects three new launch providers for future missions. SpaceWERX announces STRATFI recipients. And...

SATELLITE TECH

Forging the future in space.

AstroForge raises $40M in a Series A round. Mynaric stock tumbles on news of production delays. Axiom and Nokia partner on the AxEMU spacesuit. And...

EMERGING TECH

Cross-Border Collaborations.

Voyager Space to support Spaceport Nova Scotia. China kicks their satellites into lunar orbit. Scout and Dawn to partner on an SDA mission. And more.

POLICY & LAW

Once in a blue moon.

ESA’s Juice makes the first-ever lunar-Earth flyby. RFA experienced an anomaly during an engine hot fire. Planet signed a new contract with NATO. And...

BUSINESS & INVESTING

Is Sierra Space buying ULA?

Sierra Space is in talks to buy ULA. SDA awarded $424M in contracts to York Space and Tyvak. JAXA contracts Astroscale to retrieve space junk. And...

SUSTAINABILITY

Transporter: more than meets the eye.

SpaceX launches the Transporter 11 mission. Maxar deploys two WorldView Legion satellites. The ISS National Lab and NASA call for new research. And...

SUSTAINABILITY

Terran Orbital bailed out by Lockheed Martin.

Lockheed Martin to acquire Terran Orbital. Redwire to purchase Hera Systems. SDA and York Space demonstrate the Link 16 connection from LEO. And more.

EDUCATION

The Starliner saga continues.

NASA provides a Starliner update. Progress 89 is ready to launch supplies to the ISS. Florida Universities collaborate on space research. And more.

LAUNCH

Fram2 is heading to the poles.

SpaceX announces the crew for the Fram2 mission. bp and NASA sign a Space Act Agreement. Airbus and Astroscale UK partner on on-orbit servicing. And...

EMERGING TECH

NASA’s OIG Boeing bashing report.

NASA’s Office of Inspector General slams SLS management. SpaceX launches Space Norway Arctic Satellite Broadband. Brazil and Chile sign a space MOU....

SPECIAL EDITION

Experiencing CHAPEA.

NASA’s Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) program simulates year-long stays on the surface of Mars. Kelly Haston shares her...

LAUNCH

China litters LEO.

China’s Long March 6A upper stage leaves 300 pieces of debris in LEO. Eutelsat and Rocket Lab deliver financial reports. NASA ends NEOWISE. And more.

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

Infinite Space.

Polaris Dawn targets August 26 for launch. Dawn Aerospace completes another test of the Mk-II. Rocket Lab schedules its next Electron liftoff. And...

EDUCATION

Still no news on Starliner’s return.

NASA delays the Crew-9 mission. China launches the first “Thousand Sail Constellation” satellites. Firefly signs a launch agreement with L3Harris....

Ax-4 ready to take a swing at the ISS.

Axiom announces its AX-4 crew. Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft experiences issues after launch. Muon Space raises $56.7M in a Series B round....

LAUNCH

Is space ever on time and on budget?

US GAO reviews NASA’s Gateway Program. Boeing incurs another $125M in losses on Starliner. Sierra Space is prepping the Dream Chaser for launch. And...

EDUCATION

VAST shares deets on Haven-1 lab.

VAST’s Haven-1 Lab partners with Redwire and Yuri. Viasat and Orbit partner on airborne comms platform. Booz Allen deploys an LLM on the ISS. And...

EDUCATION

Aerospace giants struggle with space.

Boeing and Airbus share financial results. ADRAS-J completes a second in-space fly-around demo. NordSpace invests $5 million in Spaceport Canada. And...

EDUCATION

Take a bow Atlas V.

Atlas V completes its final NSSL. SpaceX is looking to land Starship off the coast of Australia. Redwire plans to bioprint liver tissue on the ISS....

LAUNCH

India’s human spaceflight endeavors.

India will have an astronaut on the ISS in the coming months. US fails to pass FY2025 appropriations bills. Rocket Lab is ready for Mars. And more.

SPECIAL EDITION

Chandra and space junk with Jonathan McDowell.

In his day job, Jonathan McDowell works at the Chandra X-Ray Center, but in his spare time, he is the leading expert on tracking space debris.

BUSINESS & INVESTING

Falcon 9 is back in business.

Falcon 9 is cleared for launch. Perseverance may have found evidence of ancient life on Mars. Five Rivers Analytics selected for a USSF contract. And...

Another stay extension for Starliner.

Starliner’s stay on the ISS gets extended. Sierra Space’s expandable space station tech passes another test. Ursa Major to open a new R&D facility....

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

ESA makes way for the first parastronaut.

ESA to expand its presence at the ECSAT in the UK. John Mcfall cleared to fly as ESA’s first parastronaut. Star Catcher closes $12.25M seed round....

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT

Another big pay day for ULA and SpaceX.

ULA and SpaceX secure $1.76 billion in contract modifications from USSF. NASA selects SpaceX for NOAA’s JPSS-4 mission. Tim Peake joins Axiom. And...

EDUCATION

The UK invests in future space innovation.

UKSA announces £33M investment. ESA releases a Space Environment Report. Thales Alenia-led group to demonstrate an in-orbit capture and inspection....

SPECIAL EDITION

THE MOONS SYMPHONY.

Inspired by the moons in our solar system, Amanda Lee Falkenberg has created a symphony celebrating the convergence of music and science.

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

Vulnerabilities in space.

The National Security Space Association releases a GPS vulnerability report. IM-2 picks a lunar landing spot. Rocket Lab delays its next launch. And...

EDUCATION

NASA takes a bite out of VIPER.

NASA discontinues the VIPER project. Firefly Aerospace parts with its CEO. Astra Space completes its take-private transaction. And more.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Texas hold ‘em at SpaceX.

SpaceX to move all California operations to Texas. The US and KSA strengthen space partnership. LeoLabs to support the UK’s ISR constellation. And...

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Space Jams.

ESA introduces the Ramses mission to asteroid Apophis. Space Systems Command rolls out CODA. KBR agrees to purchase LinQuest for $737M. And more.

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

Happy birthday, Meatball!

PLD Space raises €31.2M. Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a tie-up of some space activities. NASA launches a test balloon from Sweden. And...

SPECIAL EDITION

Rocket testing with Agile Space.

Qualifying propulsion systems is a vital step in developing launch vehicles. Find out more about test campaigns with Jaydee Dyess from Agile Space.

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is grounded.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 suffers a second stage engine failure. China’s iSpace suffers an anomaly. The US Space Force appoints a new Assistant CSO. And more.

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

Space Gainz 🦾

Venture Capital firms AE Industrial Partners and Alpine Space Ventures close big funding rounds for aerospace investments. X-Bow raises $70 million....

EDUCATION

Europe is SO back in the launch business.

Ariane 6 launches but experiences an anomaly. NATO looks to space to safeguard the internet. NASA and Boeing provide updates on the Starliner. And...

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

Go for Launch for Ariane 6.

Ariane 6’s launch window opens. Gravitics to develop a module for Axiom’s space station. JAXA solicits proposals to expand Japan’s space industry....

LAUNCH

World, “hello!”

The first CHAPEA mission is complete. ESA says the Ariane 6 is go for launch. Polaris Dawn sets a date. And more.

SPECIAL EDITION

T-Minus Overview- The Astronaut Experience

Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry about the astronaut experience.

LAUNCH

(Tip of the) Chapeau to CHAPEA

Firefly’s standing down Alpha 5. ESA taps TESAT for a 6G lab in orbit. CHAPEA’s first mission set to complete. And more.

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

Who you gonna call? SpaceX Debris Hotline!

The International Space Station's fate is pretty set in stone. Come 2030, we'll need alternatives. Russia said they're going to make their own. And...

LAUNCH

Et tu, Eumetsat?

Eumetsat backs out from the Ariane 6. There’s no set return date for Starliner. A successful launch for Japan’s H3. And more.

SPECIAL EDITION

Where did the moon trees go?

500 tree seeds were taken to space as part of the Apollo 14 mission. NASA’s Dave Williams is on a mission to find out what happened to them.

BUSINESS & INVESTING

SpaceX goes up and to the right, again.

SpaceX’s tender offer breaks a record. A Russian satellite causes concerns for ISS astronauts and space junk. Thales Alenia Space announces their...

SUSTAINABILITY

SpaceX to deorbit the ISS.

NASA selects SpaceX to deorbit the ISS. MDA Space contracted for the next phase of the Canadarm3. Dream Chaser left off the ULA Vulcan launch. And...

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

What’s up on the moon?

China finds few-layer graphene in moon samples. Blue Origin shares SpaceX KSC launch concerns. Collins reportedly reneges on its spacesuit contract....

SPONSORED EDITION

All hat and no cattle.

China’s lunar capsule returns to Earth. ISRO conducts a 3rd reusable launch vehicle landing experiment. Airbus takes hits to its space division. And...

LAUNCH

Florida Man Sues NASA.

NASA is getting sued over space junk. Space debris rains down in China. Japan’s Synspective raises over $43M in a Series C funding round. And more.

EARTH OBSERVATION

Five-Oh Em Gee for Rocket Lab

It's an exciting time to be a space nerd with launch number 50 for Rocket Lab. Honeywell to acquire CAES. Starlab and Palantir make a deal. And more.

SPONSORED EDITION

The right to dark and quiet skies.

United Nations' Committee on the peaceful uses of Outer Space (COPUOUS) 24 kicks off in Vienna. Isar extends its Series C. Virgin Galactic books a...

SPECIAL EDITION

T-Minus Overview- Our Moon

Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry about our moon.

LAUNCH

NATO invests in space innovation.

NATO makes investments in space innovation. The US and India deepen space cooperation. Space Systems Command awards laser communications contracts....

CISLUNAR

DARPA's mission to VLEO.

DARPA selects Redwire for VLEO Demonstration. MDA tracks hypersonic launch from space. China test fires a new engine designed for lunar missions. And...

POLICY & LAW

Voyager One is back to full operations.

Voyager one’s finally fully operational. Starliner’s stay on the ISS extended until June 22. Blue Origin accepted by USSF for the NSSL program. And...

SATELLITE TECH

Panic at the D(i)SC(o).

NASA causes panic with misrouted audio. ISS astronaut spacewalk canceled due to spacesuit discomfort. Armenia signs the Artemis Accords. And more.

SATELLITE TECH

Cat videos in space.

New research explores how space affects human bodies. Apex raises $95M. Viasat to roll out new space connectivity service for oil and gas customers....

SATELLITE TECH

CHIPS are down? No, they’re in space.

The space industry is getting some CHIPS money. Rocket Lab to boost semiconductor production in New Mexico. Stoke hotfires its new engine. And more.

EARTH OBSERVATION

Growing roses on the moon.

China completes a new launchpad. NASA funds studies for the Mars Sample Return program. Redwire to develop ROSA for Thales Alenia satellites. And...

POLICY & LAW

Uniting States for Space.

How do US States navigate complex policies and create strong space ecosystems? Find out from the Director of ASA Ross Garelick Bell.

EARTH OBSERVATION

Ring the bell.

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrive at the ISS. Rocket Lab announces 50th Electron flight. Planet Lab shares financial updates. And more.

LAUNCH

A very good day for American spaceflight.

SpaceX successfully launches Starliner for a fourth testflight. Starliner struggles to dock with the ISS. Astra Space files details about a merger....

LAUNCH

The finale of Starliner’s epic trilogy.

Starliner launches first crewed flight. Rocket Lab completes the second launch of PREFIRE. The FAA approves a fourth test flight for Starship. And...

LAUNCH

Chang’e 6 lifts off from the moon.

Iridium lands $94M Space Systems Command contract. China’s Chang’e 6 lifts off from the moon. ESA completes the first metal 3D printing on the ISS....

LAUNCH

Chang’e 6 arrives on the lunar surface.

China lands Chang’e 6 on the far side of the moon. dearMoon mission canceled. Starliner crewed mission scrubbed again and rescheduled for June 5. And...

BUSINESS & INVESTING

Workforce and innovation with Shelli Brunswick.

Shelli Brunswick has decades of experience in the space industry. Find out how she plans to connect the commercial, government, and educational...

LAUNCH

Galactic Energy sets a new launch record.

China’s Galactic Energy holds 2 launches in 3 days. Peru and Slovakia sign the Artemis Accords. Starliner on course for lift off on Saturday. And...

LAUNCH

India’s firing up the cosmos.

Agnikul Cosmos launches its rocket for the first time. Progress 88 lifts off to the ISS. INNOSPACE signs launch agreements with two institutes. And...

LAUNCH

Unlocking the mystery of clouds.

SpaceX launches EarthCARE. China’s Galactic Energy completes a second sea-based rocket launch. Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund to invest in space. And...

LAUNCH

Space for climate monitoring.

Rocket Lab launches the first of NASA’s PREFIRE CubeSats. SpaceX’s Starship aims to launch on June 5. TSC contracted by DIU to deliver cargo to LEO....

LAUNCH

Where in the Universe is the Roadster?

US lawmakers see Artemis as a top NASA priority. ESA and EU to boost European competitiveness in space. Amazon begins deorbiting Kuiper satellites....

LAUNCH

Keeping Vigil on space weather.

ESA selects Airbus to develop the Vigil Satellite. Euclid shares new images. University of Leicester and ispace partnering on lunar research. And...

MILITARY

Indefinite delays for Starliner.

Indefinite delays for Starliner. Viasat reduces annual revenue forecasts. ESA selects Thales Alenia Space to demo ISS cargo delivery service. And...

CYBERSECURITY

GeoXO let’s go.

NASA selects BAE to develop a NOAA instrument. SSC increases support for Starfish Space for docking mission. ESA says Ariane 6 will launch in July....

BUSINESS & INVESTING

Destinations with Sierra Space.

What does the future of habitats in space look like? We speak to Shawn Buckley, Vice President of Destinations at Sierra Space to hear their vision.

EARTH OBSERVATION

The A Team in space-based broadband.

AT&T and AST SpaceMobile announce commercial agreement. Spire Global reports Q1 financial results. Lithuania signs the Artemis Accords. And more.

POLICY & LAW

More setbacks for Starliner.

Helium leaks cause delays to Boeing’s Starliner launch. Blue Origin to launch this Sunday. Axiom is sending a Turkish Astronaut to space with VG. And...

SUSTAINABILITY

Introducing the Chief AI Officer.

Terran Orbital releases Q1 report and news of a new contract. Voyager is partnering with NASA on a new airlock system. NASA appoints a CAIO. And more.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

FAA reauthorization on track.

US Senate approves the FAA reauthorization bill. Viasat partners with Loft Orbital. NASA awards $45M to high education institutions for research. And...

BUSINESS & INVESTING

The Milo Space Science Institute.

Learn about the steps Arizona State University has taken to improve international space cooperation with David Thomas from the Milo Space Science...

EDUCATION

Batten down the geomagnetic hatches.

Forecasters warn of a geomagnetic storm. The FAA is preparing an EIS for Starship launches from Florida. Las Vegas prepares for a spaceport. And more.

EDUCATION

A recipe for space success.

SpaceX breaks new records at its KSC launch pad. The Dream Chaser is prepared for its move to Florida. MDA Space releases its Q1 financials. And more.

EDUCATION

Back to the VAB.

Boeing’s Starliner delayed until May 17 at the earliest. D-Orbit’s ION rendezvous with the Otter pup. Redwire bioprinted heart tissue on the ISS. And...

POLICY & LAW

Scrub happens, and then you fly.

Starliner launch gets scrubbed. Privateer Space raises $56.5 million and acquires Orbital Insight. Rocket Lab completes its Archimedes engine. And...

CYBERSECURITY

Godspeed Starliner.

Starliner is ready for launch. NASA is assessing Wallops for possible expansion. Two NASA veterans to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. And...

LAUNCH

To the Moon, Chang’e 6.

China launches the Chang’e 6 lunar probe. HyImpulse achieves liftoff with their first mission. GAO identifies gaps in NASA's cybersecurity measures....

CYBERSECURITY

NASA feels the heat from OIG.

NASA’s Inspector General releases Artemis 2 readiness report. China readies Chang’e 6 for launch. Boryung opens the 2024 Humans In Space Challenge....

SATELLITE TECH

Foo Fighters For Millennium

Millennium Space Systems secures a $413M contract with the SDA. NASA begs for funding to deorbit the ISS. Astroscale approved to be listed on TSE....

EDUCATION

SES to acquire Intelsat.

SES to acquire Intelsat for $3.1 billion. Kuva Space awarded €1.8M to participate in ESA’s CSS program. China’s Shenzhou-17 crew land back on Earth....

SUSTAINABILITY

Galileo figaro.

SpaceX launches Galileo satellites. Spire contracted by a financial firm for weather monitoring. COMSTAC recommends moving AST out of the FAA. And...

BUSINESS & INVESTING

Woman-owned small business in space.

There are few women-owned businesses in the space industry. We speak to Shawn Linam, President, CEO and a founder of Qwaltec about leading by...

EDUCATION

Pics or it didn’t happen.

Astroscale’s ADRAS-J nears its targeted space debris. Starliner’s CST100 gets the green light. True Anomaly makes cuts to its workforce. And more.

EDUCATION

Russian Roulette at the UN Security Council.

Russia vetoes UN draft resolution on the peaceful use of outer space. China launches a new crew to Tiangong. Redwire signs an MOU with Boryung. And...

SATELLITE TECH

Happy birthday, Hubble.

Rocket Lab carries NASA and South Korea payloads to LEO. SpaceX celebrates 300th booster landing. SLIM wakes up after a third lunar night. And more.

MANUFACTURING

Voyager 1 is back online.

Voyager 1 is back online again. Satellogic supports O.N.E. Amazon's Internet of Forests. Lockheed Martin files Q1 financial reports. And more.

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT

ESA Astronaut Class of ‘22.

The class of ‘22 astronauts graduate from ESA’s training program. Seraphim Space launches a new VC fund. Slovenia signs the Artemis Accords. And more.

SPECIAL EDITION

A new livestream from space.

There’s a new 4K camera on the International Space Station that is capturing live images of the orbiting lab and the Earth. Liam Kennedy shares more...

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