--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | Alice Carruth description: Every weekday, Maria Varmazis, the host of T-Minus, relays the latest news and insights along with leading experts from industry, academia, research organizations, and more. image: https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/t-minus%20episode%20art-2.png --- PODCAST # *T-Minus*, the weekly space intelligence podcast. T-Minus Space from N2K CyberWire delivers critical intelligence on what powers, protects, and connects the space industry and innovation. N2K CyberWire’s space team makes visible the global connections that facilitate connectivity and commerce through space networks. 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SPECIAL EDITION ### [40 years of the Challenger Center.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds134) Former NASA Astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger is the incoming Chair of the Board for the Challenger Center, which is marking its 40th... Alice Carruth Jan 24, 2026 BUSINESS & INVESTING ### [UKSA announces £17M in new funding for space innovation.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/658) UKSA announces £17M in new funding. NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman appears in front of Congress. Antares raises $96M in Series B funding.... Alice Carruth Dec 3, 2025 CYBERSECURITY ### [Would you lick an asteroid?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/657) ESA approves $1.6B for space defense across its 23 member states. A German astronaut will join Artemis 4. Deloitte taps Spire for 8 satellites. And... Alice Carruth Dec 2, 2025 POLICY & LAW ### [Europe sets a new space funding record.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/656) ESA Member States commit €22.1B in spending. Vega C launches a Korean Earth-observation satellite. Falcon 9 launched the Transporter 15 mission. And... Alice Carruth Dec 1, 2025 EDUCATION ### [Intuitive Machines’ prime moves in space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/640) Intuitive Machines to buy Lanteris for $800M. PPI warns against the EU Space Act Initiative. The House of Lords publishes The Space Economy report.... Alice Carruth Nov 4, 2025 LAUNCH ### [From space weather to space warfare.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/612) NASA and NOAA launched observatories to study space weather. NATO invests $728M in the Space Operations Center. Bion-M No.2 completes its mission.... Alice Carruth Sep 24, 2025 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [At the Apex of spacecraft manufacturing expansion.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/605) Apex raises $200M. Leonardo, Thales and Airbus reportedly look to finalize their partnership in 2025. SES and Cailabs to test laser communications.... Alice Carruth Sep 15, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Flight and the future with Astronaut Wendy Lawrence.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds109) Wendy Lawrence (Captain, US Navy, Retired) is an engineer, pilot, and a former NASA Astronaut. Wendy’s helping shape the future workforce with STEM... Alice Carruth Aug 2, 2025 ISAM ### [European VV27 victory.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/571) Arianespace launched VV27. Thales Alenia to design a lunar habitation module. Australia invests in Gilmour Space ahead of the Eris maiden flight. And... Alice Carruth Jul 28, 2025 [ 1 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/alice-carruth/page/1) [ 2 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/alice-carruth/page/2) ... 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