--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space (19) description: Every weekday, Maria Varmazis, the host of T-Minus, relays the latest news and insights along with leading experts from industry, academia, research organizations, and more. (19) 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. 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LAUNCH ### [California votes to block SpaceX from increased launches.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/585) California rejects SpaceX plans to increase launch cadence. $2.3B in spending cuts hidden in the FY2026 budget. NASA releases a lunar power RFI. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 15, 2025 CISLUNAR ### [The US eases space license and permit approvals.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/584) Trump signs the Enabling Competition In The Commercial Space Industry EO. Gilat to provide SATCOM for Israel. ASI buys a Starship mission to Mars.... Maria Varmazis Aug 14, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Vulcan Blasts Off, Ariane Delivers, and Portugal Joins the Spaceport Club.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/583) ULA’s Vulcan launched the USSF-106 mission. Ariane 6 launched EUMETSAT’s Metop- SGA1. ASC has obtained a licence for a spaceport in the Azores. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 13, 2025 SATELLITE TECH ### [Rocket Lab Closes Geost Deal.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/582) Rocket Lab completes the acquisition of Geost. IN-SPACe selects a group led by PixxelSpace for a constellation. ESA moves to pull away from NASA. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 12, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Splashdowns, Satellites, and Space Crypto.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/581) NASA SpaceX Crew 10 returned from the ISS. China launches the Geely Constellation Group 04 satellites. ISRO to launch another American satellite. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 11, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Supporting the Traffic Coordination System for Space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds110) Slingshot Aerospace was selected to develop the interface for the US Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). Now the system’s funding is in... Maria Varmazis Aug 9, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Hacking satellites to expose vulnerabilities.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/580) VisionSpace demos vulnerabilities on satellites and ground stations. China tests its lunar lander. Rocket Lab passes its SIR for VICTUS HAZE. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 8, 2025 SATELLITE TECH ### [Firefly FLY into their IPO.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/579) We’ve got financial updates from Firefly Aerospace. MDA Space, BlackSky and Redwire. Intuitive Machines to acquire KinetX. NASA to study OTVs. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 7, 2025 SATELLITE TECH ### [AST’s spectrum grab.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/578) AST SpaceMobile to acquire spectrum from ITU. Scout’s SDA payload launches on Dawn’s Aurora. Interlude’s payload will join FLIP on the Moon. And more. Maria Varmazis Aug 6, 2025 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/1) ... 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