--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | Maria Varmazis (34) description: Maria started her professional career in engineering school, later switching to journalism. She enjoys bringing both experiences to bear in her work. Most of her career has been in information security as a content and communications professional, translating the pressing issues of the day into actionable information for the security community. A lifelong space and astronomy enthusiast, she brings her passion for interviewing and storytelling to cover the burgeoning space industry. She’s an avid cyclist, artist, and geek of many kinds, and a proud first-generation American of Greek parents. (34) 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. We cover the news of the week and regularly feature experts covering space’s role in critical infrastructure and national security, space operations and intelligence, data and cybersecurity in space, domestic and international space policy and regulation, space law, and space-enabled scientific research. **Listen to T-Minus Space **every Sunday on your favorite podcast app or at space.n2k.com/podcasts. **Host: **Maria Varmazis **Executive Producer: **Jennifer Eiben **Editors:** Tré Hester, Liz Stokes, Sarelle Joppy, Brigitte Wild, and Elliott Peltzman **Audio engineering and original sound design: **Elliott Peltzman **Publisher: **Peter Kilpe   #### Follow *T-Minus* #####        ![t-minus cover art](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/t-minus%20cover%20art.png) ### Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Already a follower? 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LAUNCH ### [Advancing Space Launch & AI-Powered Surveillance.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/455) MDA Space to build Globalstar’s LEO constellation. Rocket Lab launches new Kinéis satellites. ICEYE and SATIM to partner on AI and SAR products. And... Maria Varmazis Feb 10, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Solving the “flight-proven” paradox.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds83) Space ISAC and the Aerospace Corporation are partnering to open up access to test beds and proving grounds to members of Space ISAC. Maria Varmazis Feb 8, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Canada looks to space for wildfire response.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/454) Spire to develop Canada’s wildfire detection constellation. Vast’s Haven-1 launch pushed back to 2026. Thales Alenia Space partners with Nibe Space.... Maria Varmazis Feb 7, 2025 ISAM ### [ATMOS, don’t call it a comeback.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/453) ATMOS receives a reentry license. Indra to buy over 89% of Hispasat for €725 million. D-Orbit secures a new launch contract with Orbex. And more. Maria Varmazis Feb 6, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Advocating for space on Capitol Hill.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds81) John Neal is the Executive Director of the Space Industry Council at the US Chamber of Commerce. How does one advocate for the space industry in DC? Maria Varmazis Feb 5, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Europe’s first lunar lander.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/448) ESA contracts Thales Alenia Space to develop a lunar cargo vehicle. ESA and EC to partner on Quantum Comms. SpaceX launches SpainSat NG-1. And more. Maria Varmazis Feb 5, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Long-term solutions for lunar exploration.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/444) NASA selects companies for lunar study. UKSA tasks SPPL to investigate cislunar disposal options. Estonia to host ESA cybersecurity testing ground.... Maria Varmazis Feb 5, 2025 LAUNCH ### [DEIA dropped from NASA.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/443) NASA drops DEIA programs. Blue Abyss signs a NASA Space Act Agreement to collaborate on human spaceflight training. Eutelsat and NIGCOMSAT partner.... Maria Varmazis Feb 5, 2025 LAUNCH ### [EO on the Up-O.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/452) SKY Perfect JSAT selects Planet to build their LEO constellation. AFWERX selects Momentus for RPO demo. SpaceX launches Maxar satellites. And more. Maria Varmazis Feb 5, 2025 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/1) ... [ 33 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/33) [ 34 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/34) [ 35 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/35) ... 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