--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | Maria Varmazis (38) 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. (38) 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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SPECIAL EDITION ### [The first Scottish woman in space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds76) 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... Maria Varmazis Jan 6, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Lessons from the Viasat cybersecurity attack.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds75) Clémence Poirier shares her report from the Viasat attack during the war in Ukraine. Hacking the Cosmos: Cyber operations against the space sector. Maria Varmazis Jan 6, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Science fiction meets reality with Ronald D. Moore.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds74) Sci-Fi meets reality with Ronald D. Moore. Ron is best known for his work on Star Trek, the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica and For All Mankind TV... Maria Varmazis Jan 6, 2025 POLICY & LAW ### [Introducing Ask Aegis Space Law.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/431) New Glenn’s flight is expected no earlier than Jan. 8. Funding fell for India’s space industry in 2024. Sweden’s military tasks Esrange for launch.... Maria Varmazis Jan 6, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [T-Minus Overview- The Texas approach to space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/rs17) Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry. Maria Varmazis Dec 30, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [T-Minus Overview- The growing space junk problem.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/rs16) Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry. Maria Varmazis Dec 27, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [T-Minus Overview- CHAPEA 1 Mission.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/rs15) Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry. Maria Varmazis Dec 26, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [T-Minus Overview- THE MOONS SYMPHONY.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/rs14) Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry. Maria Varmazis Dec 25, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [T-Minus Overview- The Pros and Cons of Human Spaceflight.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/rs13) Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry about the pros and cons of human spaceflight. Maria Varmazis Dec 24, 2024 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/1) ... 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