--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space (28) 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. (28) 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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SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s Kosmos 482.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/519) Kosmos 482 lands after 53 years in Earth’s orbit. Redwire shares Q1 results. Viasat’s Arctic broadband available to government customers. And more. Maria Varmazis May 12, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Goddard’s Centennial.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds97) In 2026, we will be celebrating 100 years since Robert Goddard launched the first rocket in the US. We spoke to Charles Slatkin about the anniversary. Maria Varmazis May 10, 2025 LAUNCH ### [The Adventures of Rocket Lab’s Neutron.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/518) Rocket Lab’s Neutron selected by AFRL for a point-to-point mission. Rocket Lab, MDA Space and BlackSky release Q1 updates. mPower raises $21M. And... Maria Varmazis May 9, 2025 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [Interlune secures first customers for helium-3 lunar mining.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/517) Interlune secures contracts with the US DoE and Maybell Quantum. IonQ to acquire Capella Space. OSC’s TraCSS expands CRADA with SpaceX. And more. Maria Varmazis May 8, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Starbase City to increase Starship launches.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/516) Starbase City to host up to 25 Starship launches annually. Planet Labs signs a new contract with Germany. ClearSpace reaches a new ADR milestone. And... Maria Varmazis May 7, 2025 SATELLITE TECH ### [Space for reusable hypersonics.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/515) Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 completed its 2nd hypersonic flight. D-Orbit signs a new contract with SpaceX. Rivada Space and Pulsar Solutions to partner.... Maria Varmazis May 6, 2025 POLICY & LAW ### [Proposed 24% cuts to NASA’s budget.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/514) Trump's FY2026 budget proposes a 24% cut to NASA spending. Gilmour Space gets CASA approval for its inaugural launch. Happy Nat’l Astronaut Day. And... Maria Varmazis May 5, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [NASA’s Flight Opportunities Program.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds96) Flight Opportunities matures capabilities needed for NASA missions while strategically investing in the growth of the US commercial spaceflight... Alice Carruth May 3, 2025 LAUNCH ### [New vendors selected for USSF spacecraft procurement.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/513) USSF selects 12 vendors for spacecraft procurement. AFRL awards Ursa Major a $28.5M. Lockheed Martin completes and delivers Orion for Artemis II. And... Maria Varmazis May 2, 2025 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/1) ... 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