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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

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...

GROUND SEGMENT

Space threats 2024.

CSIS releases the 2024 Space Threat Assessment Report. MDA Space to continue robotic support on the ISS. Orbex receives £16.7m in Series C funding....

SUSTAINABILITY

Happy Birthday, T-Minus.

Happy 1 year T-Minus! ICEYE raises $93M. US DoD awards $14.4M to 5N Semi for satellite solar cell development. NASA seeks feedback on tech needs. And...

ISAM

Navigating the cosmos' clutter.

NASA confirms ISS debris crashed in Florida. Mars Sample Return program seeks new designs to keep the mission afloat. L3Harris announces layoffs. And...

BUSINESS & INVESTING

China’s SuperView.

China launches the SuperView Neo 3-01. Tiandu-1 & 2 demonstrate Earth-Moon transmissions. Interstellar and D-Orbit sign a launch services agreement....

SPONSORED EDITION

AWS in Orbit: Building a resilient outernet.

A Japanese astronaut will join NASA on the Moon. ESA contracts Thales Alenia Space for ExoMars 2028. USSF shares a new commercial space strategy. And...

SPONSORED EDITION

AWS in Orbit: Generative AI and Space Resiliency.

ULA’s Delta Heavy IV launches for the last time. NASA shares their space sustainability strategy. Astrobotic plans to bring 3D printing to the moon....

SPONSORED EDITION

AWS in Orbit: Space Data and Resiliency.

USSF buys a dedicated Rocket Lab launch. Ursa Major signs a contract with the NEST Program. USSPACECOM and the Swedish Air Force sign an agreement....

SPONSORED EDITION

AWS in Orbit: Space Data and Resiliency.

AWS Aerospace and Satellite and the power of partnerships in the space industry to ensure data resilience with HawkEye 360, and Effectual.

WORKFORCE & CAREERS

Cloudy, with the chance of an eclipse.

UKSA announces funding for international partnerships. Space Workforce 2030 shares its 2nd annual report. SpaceX launches first Bandwagon mission....

WORKFORCE & CAREERS

Is it a bird? A plane? Or space trash?

Space trash lands in Florida. SwRI to work with Astroscale US on a refueling spacecraft. Terran Orbital regains compliance with NYSE. And more.

SUSTAINABILITY

SLIM has risen… again.

Japan’s SLIM wakes up after another lunar night. ispace raises $53.5 million dollars in stock sales. Planet reports 15% annual revenue growth. And...

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

FCC says no to SpaceX.

FCC denies SpaceX’s spectrum request. Vast is being sued over alleged improper use of radio frequencies. Spire partners with Hancom Group. And more.

ASTRONOMY

Boeing sues Virgin Galactic.

Boeing sues Virgin Galactic over trade secrets. Ingersoll Rand to purchase ILC Dover for around $2.3B. Apex’s Aries sends a selfie from space. And...

SATELLITE TECH

Sowing the seeds of space.

Space Force asks for $1 billion for projects not funded in FY25. The Soyuz MS-25 crew arrives at the ISS. UKSA announces new HQ and locations. And...

SPECIAL EDITION

Our Moon with Author Rebecca Boyle.

How was the Earth and Moon formed and what influence does the Moon have on humanity? We discuss Our Moon with author Rebecca Boyle.

CISLUNAR

Trainspotting on the Moon.

DARPA tasks Northrop Grumman to design a lunar railroad. Intelsat to expand partnership with Eutelsat. Blue Ring to join the DarkSky-1 mission. And...

SATELLITE TECH

All is fair in space and war.

The US and Japan call to ban nuclear weapons in space. Benchmark deploys its electric propulsion in LEO. Tyvak delivers the Hera Milani to ESA. And...

SATELLITE TECH

Cyber threats to aerospace on the rise.

NOAA awards Parsons a $15.5M contract to support TraCSS. Maxar to launch its WorldView Legion satellites. SAIC announces fiscal year results. And...

CISLUNAR

Satellite-to-cell service gets a boost.

FCC announces new framework for satellite-to-cell service. Redwire reports a 51.9% increase to revenue. Astra Investors investigate proposed buyout....

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

The highs and lows of space launch.

Rocket Lab successfully launches a satellite for Synspective. Space One’s Kairos explodes after take off. The FAA requests a large budget for AST....

SATELLITE TECH

Biopharma sees space returns.

Redwire and Eli Lilly announce a second spaceflight mission. NASA explains its $25 billion FY25 budget request. Welcome home to Crew 7. And more.

EMERGING TECH

Range launch pads to get a facelift.

SAIC to update the Space Force’s launch ranges for $444M. US leadership in space addressed in the State of NASA. Crew 7 is heading back to Earth. And...

SATELLITE TECH

Women of N2K Space activate!

It's International Women's Day! Viasat and Rocket Lab are teaming up. An end to Astra drama as they go private once again. The first entirely...

CISLUNAR

Mars sample return anyone?

Nobody's having an easy time of things right now but NASA especially is feeling budgetary pressure. The Planetary Science Caucus is back. Airbus...

EDUCATION

Uncle Sam wants you to go to space.

NASA calls for their next class of astronauts. Terran Orbital wins an IDIQ contract from NASA. The UK announces £160M for its CLEO program. And more.

EDUCATION

Tis But A Scratch.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew 8 reaches the ISS. SpaceX’s Transporter 10 mission carries 53 payloads to LEO. Terran Orbital wins a $15.2M contract from AFRL....

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT

Pay heed to ITAR warnings.

Boeing hit with a $51M civil penalty. The US Congress passes another continuing resolution for budgets. SpaceX Crew-8 launch delayed by weather. And...

WORKFORCE & CAREERS

Odie’s still kicking.

Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus is still operating. The Russian module on the ISS suffers another coolant leak. Iran launches a new EO satellite. And...

EARTH OBSERVATION

Wings for India’s first Vyomanauts.

India selects its first four Vyomanauts. UNSEENLABS raises €85 million in a new funding round. The FAA closes its Starship mishap investigation. And...

Don’t let sleeping probes lie.

Odysseus seen in first images on the moon. Japan’s SLIM woke up after the lunar night. China launches a communication experiment satellite. And more.

SPECIAL EDITION

Wellness and space with Keisha Schahaff.

Imagine winning a ticket to space and taking your child with you. Keisha Schahaff shares her incredible story from Astronaut to Wellness Coach.

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT

Houston, Odysseus has a new home.

Intuitive Machines makes history as the first commercial company to land on the Moon. The landing is the first for the US since 1972. And more.

BUSINESS & INVESTING

Anticipating touchdown.

Intuitive Machine’s Nova to attempt to land on the moon. Rocket Lab and Varda return a capsule to Earth. ERS-2 reenters Earth’s atmosphere. And more.

WORKFORCE & CAREERS

Hello, Beijing? What’s going on up there?

The US Space Force wants a hotline to China. China’s Space Circling raises $13.9M in a Series A round. IM-1 sets a time for its lunar landing. And...

EARTH OBSERVATION

The rise of the goddess of strife and discord.

Australia’s Gilmour Space raises $36M. JAXA launches its H3 rocket. Astroscale’s ADRAS-J space debris mission lifts off from New Zealand. And more.

HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT

Uruguay joins the Artemis Accords.

Uruguay signs the Artemis Accords. Viasat installs new satellite coms for the US Navy. Iridium sees growth in subscribers driven by commercial IoT....

POLICY & LAW

An ode to Odie.

SpaceX launches IM-1 to the Moon and carries satellites for the MDA and SDA in a separate launch. Varda gets approval to land the W-1 capsule. And...

SATELLITE TECH

Nuggets from space.

K2 Space raises $50M in new funding. Skylo raises $37M. Intuitive Machines and SpaceX are launch ready. Poor weather delays Japan’s H3 launch. And...

BUSINESS & INVESTING

New funding for space debris monitoring.

LeoLabs raises $29 million in new funding. Synspective to work with Vietnam on climate monitoring. Greece signs the Artemis Accords. And more.

WORKFORCE & CAREERS

The year of the dragon.

AX3 splashes down in Florida. Mission updates for Polaris Dawn, Rocket Lab, and True Anomaly. Signal Ocean to partner and invest in Spire Global. And...

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

Wednesday’s workforce woes.

NASA’s JPL announces new layoffs. Viasat releases financial reports. The Axiom Mission 3 crew undocked from the ISS and is heading back to Earth. And...

SATELLITE TECH

Weather conditions delay launch and reentry.

Weather causes delays for AX3 and PACE. Intuitive Machines lunar lander to launch Feb 14. Greece announces a €60M Earth observation constellation....

LAUNCH

What’s Taylor Swift got to do with space?

Russian Cosmonaut breaks space stay records. Geespace launches seven new satellites into LEO. ISRO’s humanoid will be launched later this year. And...

CYBERSECURITY

Guardians heading to the galaxy.

The first active Guardian to head to space. Rocket Lab looks to raise more cash. NOAA’s OSC is working with SpaceX on collision avoidance software....

LAUNCH

Starlab chooses Starship.

Starlab will ride to LEO on Starship. Rocket Lab’s Electron has its first 2024 launch. NewSpace India and Arianespace formalize their partnership....

LAUNCH

Enhancing Europe’s space sector.

ESA partners with the EC and EIB to enhance the space sector. PLD space awarded Є40.5M PERTE project. Airbus completes AOS purchase. And more.

POLICY & LAW

Peregrine heads back down to Earth.

Astrobotic brings Peregrine back down to Earth. JAXA prepares SLIM for its lunar landing. SpaceX launches the Ax3 crew to the ISS. And more.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Basking in Aditya’s glow.

India’s Aditya-L1 reaches its final destination. China prepares its lunar lander for launch. ArianeGroup reportedly increases support for MaiaSpace....

CISLUNAR

Nothing runs like a Deere on Starlink.

Space Capital shares investment quarterly reports. SDA releases a draft solicitation for T2TL Gamma. SpaceX’s Starlink partners with John Deere. And...

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

SLIM lets the sun shine in.

SLIM powers up. Korea certifies its satellite navigation system. Iran sends three satellites of its own to orbit. GSA annual summit gets underway....

LAUNCH

Goodbye, Ginny.

Ingenuity’s mission comes to an end. The FCC proposes new rules for space stations conducting ISAM. SpaceX calls for science and research proposals....

LAUNCH

SLIC move for Firefly.

Firefly selected as an NRO launch provider. Federal contracts announced for GA-EMS and TransAstra. Boryung and Axiom Space start a joint venture. And...

BUSINESS & INVESTING

The space sandwich.

Orbit Fab and ClearSpace announce partnership. Belgium signs the Artemis Accords. Five companies picked for ESA and EU Flight Ticket Initiative. And...

EARTH OBSERVATION

Space finance bits and bobs.

Series funding updates for Albedo, Latitude and ALDORIA. Lockheed Martin shares annual financial reports. Capella Space partners with Floodbase. And...

EARTH OBSERVATION

Very important dust.

NASA finally opens the Bennu sample capsule. Sierra Space tests its first full-scale inflatable space station. JAXA still hopes to power up SLIM. And...

SPECIAL EDITION

Lift off from Equatorial Launch Australia.

Equatorial Launch Australia’s (ELA) mission is to be the pre-eminent multi-user commercial Space Launch company. We learn more from CEO Michael Jones.

POLICY & LAW

There’s Transformers on the Moon!

Japan’s lunar lander arrives on the Moon. NOAA’s OSC announces partners for its Consolidated Pathfinder project. ESA finds ice at Mars’ equator. And...

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Europe’s flush with funds.

D-Orbit raises over $100M in new funding and Sateliot raises €6M. ESA launches an environment monitoring platform. AX3 is ready for launch. And more.

NASA setbacks for Moon and Mars missions.

NASA outlines setbacks to Artemis missions. JPL lets go of 100 contractors. Astrobotic says there’s no chance of soft landing Peregrine on the Moon....

SPECIAL EDITION

T-Minus Overview- Earth Observation.

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

SPECIAL EDITION

Palm-sized propulsion systems.

IENAI Space has designed a palm-sized propulsion option for future space missions. Learn more from their Co-founder and CEO, Daniel Pérez Grande.

SATELLITE TECH

It’s been a week.

Japan launches a new spy satellite. The Gravity-1 vehicle has a successful inaugural launch in China. NASA reassesses space-based solar power. And...

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

We’re out of our Vulcan minds.

Launch success for ULA’s Vulcan Centaur. Mission complications for Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander. UAE and NASA announce a new collaboration. And more.

SPECIAL EDITION

Shifting from GEO to LEO with Telesat.

What is the difference between GEO and LEO satellites and why is the military moving to LEO? We put those questions to Telesat President, Philip...

DEEP SPACE

A slew of SpaceX stories.

SpaceX under fire over employee issues. Maxar Intelligence lands an NGA contract. Rocket Lab secures a $489M contract with an undisclosed US agency....

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

Healthy bank balances and launch calendars.

Terran Orbital ends the year with a healthy bank balance. SpaceX launches its first direct-to-cell satellites. AIAA searches for a new CEO. And more.

CYBERSECURITY

Is it a bird, a plane, or a falling booster?

India’s XPoSat launched to study black holes. China completes its Meridian Project to study space weather. The USSF launches the X37-B spaceplane....

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

2023 T-Minus year in review.

The White House releases its new Space Framework. Firefly Aerospace launches its Fly the Lightning mission. And we share our highlights from space in...

SPECIAL EDITION

T-Minus Overview- Astronauts.

Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry about being an Astronaut.

SPECIAL EDITION

T-Minus Overview- Space Cybersecurity.

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

SPECIAL EDITION

T-Minus Overview- Commercial LEO Destination.

Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry about Commercial LEO Destination and Cislunar.

SPECIAL EDITION

T-Minus Overview- Workforce Development.

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

SPECIAL EDITION

T-Minus Overview- Spaceports

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

SPECIAL EDITION

T-Minus Overview- New Mexico.

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

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Happy Birthday, Space Force.

The US Space Force celebrates its 4th birthday. Virginia invests $20M on its spaceport. Bayanat and Al Yah Satellite Communications to merge. And...

New Shepard returns to space.

Blue Origin’s New Shepard returns to flight. Axiom to launch an orbital data center. UNOOSA announces a space bridge for global dialogue. And more.

EARTH OBSERVATION

The UK is licensed to launch.

SaxaVord Spaceport gets its launch license. Blue Origin scrubs its New Shephard launch. US Space Command declared as fully operational. And more.

EDUCATION

Glides like an aircraft, shoots into space.

China launches its spaceplane. The US House and Senate approve the 2024 military budget. The US White House hosts the Artemis 2 crew. And more.

EARTH OBSERVATION

Losing one's marbles in deep space.

Voyager 1’s mixed signals. US subcommittee discusses mission authorization with witnesses. D-Orbit signs two launch service contracts with TelePIX....

EDUCATION

FCC rejects public funding for Starlink.

FCC rejects Starlink’s application for subsidies. Blue Origin’s New Shepard to return to flight. HyImpulse and Orbex receive ESA Boost! funding. And...

EDUCATION

India is all in on the moon.

India’s ambitious 2047 lunar roadmap, strategic Dish-EchoStar merger gets greenlit by the FCC, Rocket Lab lands a launch for South Korea's NeonSat-1,...

BUSINESS & INVESTING

It’s a matter of a ’mater on the ISS

SpaceX's staggering $175 billion valuation, China's space power ambitions, the curious case of a lost tomato on the ISS, space development across...

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