--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | Maria Varmazis (49) 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. (49) 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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SUSTAINABILITY ### [Terran Orbital bailed out by Lockheed Martin.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/340) Lockheed Martin to acquire Terran Orbital. Redwire to purchase Hera Systems. SDA and York Space demonstrate the Link 16 connection from LEO. And more. Maria Varmazis Aug 15, 2024 EDUCATION ### [The Starliner saga continues.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/339) NASA provides a Starliner update. Progress 89 is ready to launch supplies to the ISS. Florida Universities collaborate on space research. And more. Maria Varmazis Aug 14, 2024 LAUNCH ### [Fram2 is heading to the poles.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/338) SpaceX announces the crew for the Fram2 mission. bp and NASA sign a Space Act Agreement. Airbus and Astroscale UK partner on on-orbit servicing. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 13, 2024 EMERGING TECH ### [NASA’s OIG Boeing bashing report.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/337) NASA’s Office of Inspector General slams SLS management. SpaceX launches Space Norway Arctic Satellite Broadband. Brazil and Chile sign a space MOU.... Maria Varmazis Aug 12, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Experiencing CHAPEA.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds61) NASA’s Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) program simulates year-long stays on the surface of Mars. Kelly Haston shares her... Maria Varmazis Aug 10, 2024 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [Infinite Space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/335) Polaris Dawn targets August 26 for launch. Dawn Aerospace completes another test of the Mk-II. Rocket Lab schedules its next Electron liftoff. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 8, 2024 EDUCATION ### [Still no news on Starliner’s return.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/334) NASA delays the Crew-9 mission. China launches the first “Thousand Sail Constellation” satellites. Firefly signs a launch agreement with L3Harris.... Maria Varmazis Aug 7, 2024 MANUFACTURING ### [FAA surpasses 800 authorized commercial space operations.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/333) Russia tallies up the cost to the space industry due to its break in ties with the West. Cygnus docks with the ISS. SmallSat is moving in 2025. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 6, 2024 ### [Ax-4 ready to take a swing at the ISS.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/332) Axiom announces its AX-4 crew. Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft experiences issues after launch. Muon Space raises $56.7M in a Series B round.... Maria Varmazis Aug 5, 2024 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/1) ... [ 48 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/48) [ 49 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/49) [ 50 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/50) ... 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