--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space (36) 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. (36) 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 ### [PLD to launch from Oman.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/463) PLD signs a launch agreement with Oman’s spaceport. Airbus reports space program losses. ESA and ICRC to harness space for emergency response. And... Maria Varmazis Feb 21, 2025 BUSINESS & INVESTING ### [India’s new funding for space startups.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/462) IN-SPACe creates a new fund for startups in India. USAF agrees to revoke an SDA award and reopen bidding. SAIC and AWS to provide cloud for TraCSS.... Maria Varmazis Feb 20, 2025 EMERGING TECH ### [Did a Falcon 9 second stage crash in Poland?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/461) Space debris from a rocket reentry reportedly fell to the ground in Poland. True Anomaly expands to Long Beach. Exolaunch opens its France office.... Maria Varmazis Feb 19, 2025 MANUFACTURING ### [The CAT (IOD) is on the prowl.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/460) Astroscale UK selected for ESA’s CAT IOD. AAC Clyde Space kicks off its maritime constellation. Blue Origin’s New Glenn gets certified. And more. Alice Carruth Feb 18, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Preserving space history at Cape Canaveral.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds85) Cape Canaveral has long been the gateway to space in the US. Learn about preserving space history from  the director of the Cape Canaveral Space... Maria Varmazis Feb 17, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [In-space mobility with Portal Space Systems.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds84) Portal Space Systems is solving the need for mobility in space. Find out more about their Supernova from CEO Jeff Thornburg. Maria Varmazis Feb 15, 2025 LAUNCH ### [For the love of launch and conquering the sun.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/459) Firefly selected for USSF’s VICTUS SOL mission. K2 Space raises $110M in a Series B round. Thales Alenia Space selected for ESA’s HydRON project. And... Maria Varmazis Feb 14, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Layoffs at Blue Origin.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/458) Blue Origin lets go of 10% of its workforce. India’s Gaganyaan budget raised to $2.32 billion. BlackSky selected to advance India’s EO capabilities.... Maria Varmazis Feb 13, 2025 MANUFACTURING ### [Digging into dark matter.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/457) Redwire wins contracts for vehicle development from ESA and Orion Space for USSF SSC. Sierra Space awarded a $16M follow-on contract from AFRL. And... Maria Varmazis Feb 12, 2025 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/1) ... [ 35 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/35) [ 36 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/36) [ 37 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/37) ... 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