--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | Maria Varmazis (40) 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. (40) 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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SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [The Environmental Cost of the Space Race.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/418) Viasat has been awarded a $568M GSA IDIQ contract. Redwire to develop AFRL software and hardware. DIU picks Aalyria to enhance defence applications.... Maria Varmazis Dec 10, 2024 MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ### [The US expands Starshield access in Ukraine.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/417) The US expands Starshield in Ukraine. SES Space and Defense to support US European Command. Nova Space selected for Stennis and Michoud support. And... Maria Varmazis Dec 9, 2024 LAUNCH ### [NASA’s Artemis is delayed again.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/416) 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.... Maria Varmazis Dec 6, 2024 DEEP SPACE ### [Europe’s week of space highs and lows.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/415) Airbus announces over 2000 job cuts. ESA launches the Proba-3 mission from India. Arianespace postponed the VV25 mission until today. And more. Maria Varmazis Dec 5, 2024 LAUNCH ### [Unexpected odor in cargo area, please remove spacecraft and wait for assistance.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/409) Rocket Lab launches twice in 24 hours. Firefly’s Blue Ghost one step closer to the Moon. Unexpected odor in cargo area, please remove spacecraft and... Maria Varmazis Dec 4, 2024 CISLUNAR ### [Some eXcellent opportunities ahead.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/407) Collabs in space? So hot right now. JAXA and ESA expand their collaboration plans. ISRO’s working more closely with Australia for Gaganyaan. ESA... Maria Varmazis Dec 4, 2024 HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT ### [Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/414) Jared Isaacman nominated to lead NASA. EIB approves a €30 million loan to Sateliot. Orbex moves launch operations to SaxaVord. And more. Maria Varmazis Dec 4, 2024 DEEP SPACE ### [Saudi’s NSG buys Airbus EO platform.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/413) Neo Space Group to buy Airbus’ Earth Observation platform. Redwire expands to Poland. Space Machines and Lúnasa to partner on space debris issues.... Maria Varmazis Dec 3, 2024 LAUNCH ### [TASTI news from Taiwan’s space sector.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/412) 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.... Maria Varmazis Dec 2, 2024 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/1) ... [ 39 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/39) [ 40 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/40) [ 41 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/41) ... 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