--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | Maria Varmazis (63) 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. (63) 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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SATELLITE TECH ### [Biopharma sees space returns.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/232) Redwire and Eli Lilly announce a second spaceflight mission. NASA explains its $25 billion FY25 budget request. Welcome home to Crew 7. And more. Maria Varmazis Mar 12, 2024 EMERGING TECH ### [Range launch pads to get a facelift.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/231) SAIC to update the Space Force’s launch ranges for $444M. US leadership in space addressed in the State of NASA. Crew 7 is heading back to Earth. And... Maria Varmazis Mar 11, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Women in the STEM workforce with N2K President Simone Petrella.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds41) N2K Networks stands for news to knowledge. Find out how N2K is supporting Women in the Cybersecurity and STEM workforce with Simone Petrella. Maria Varmazis Mar 9, 2024 SATELLITE TECH ### [Women of N2K Space activate!](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/230) It's International Women's Day! Viasat and Rocket Lab are teaming up. An end to Astra drama as they go private once again. The first entirely... Maria Varmazis Mar 8, 2024 CISLUNAR ### [Mars sample return anyone?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/229) Nobody's having an easy time of things right now but NASA especially is feeling budgetary pressure. The Planetary Science Caucus is back. Airbus... Maria Varmazis Mar 7, 2024 EDUCATION ### [Uncle Sam wants you to go to space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/228) NASA calls for their next class of astronauts. Terran Orbital wins an IDIQ contract from NASA. The UK announces £160M for its CLEO program. And more. Maria Varmazis Mar 6, 2024 EDUCATION ### [Tis But A Scratch.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/227) NASA’s SpaceX Crew 8 reaches the ISS. SpaceX’s Transporter 10 mission carries 53 payloads to LEO. Terran Orbital wins a $15.2M contract from AFRL.... Maria Varmazis Mar 5, 2024 SUSTAINABILITY ### [NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 on route to the ISS.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/226) Crew 8 launches to the ISS. Lockheed Martin offers to buy Terran Orbital. NASA shuts down the Maxar-led OSAM-1 project. And more. Maria Varmazis Mar 4, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Rocket Men: The Story of Apollo 8 with Author Robert Kurson.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds40) Find out more about Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon with Author Robert Kurson. Maria Varmazis Mar 2, 2024 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/1) ... [ 62 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/62) [ 63 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/63) [ 64 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis/page/64) ... 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