--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space (4) 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. (4) 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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SPONSORED EDITION ### [DiskSat for edge computing in space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/695) Satlyt to use DiskSat for edge computing in space. SKY Perfect JSAT and constellr have formed a partnership. Blue Moon Mk1 is at JSC for testing. And... Maria Varmazis Feb 4, 2026 ### [Artemis II launch pushed to no earlier than March.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/694) NASA targets the Artemis II launch no earlier than March. SpaceX has acquired xAI. A SpaceX Falcon 9 experienced an off-nominal condition. And more. Maria Varmazis Feb 3, 2026 POLICY & LAW ### [Space capital, congestion, and control.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/693) CesiumAstro secures $470M in growth capital. SpaceX unveils a new SSA system called Stargaze. NASA selects Axiom for another ISS PAM mission. And... Maria Varmazis Feb 2, 2026 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Turning space data into intelligence with AI.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds135) SynMax is taking qualitative space-based information, and turning it into quantitative information for their customers using AI. Maria Varmazis Jan 31, 2026 LAUNCH ### [Uncle Sam needs you, space soldier.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/692) The US Army now has an enlisted career track for space operations. Varda’s W-5 returns to Australia. SpaceX may merge with Tesla and/or xAI. And more. Maria Varmazis Jan 30, 2026 BUSINESS & INVESTING ### [China to develop space-based data centers.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/691) CASC unveils plans for space-based data centers. SpaceX launches USSF’s GPS III-9 Space Vehicle 09. SSC releases the RFP for HADES. And more. Maria Varmazis Jan 29, 2026 GROUND SEGMENT ### [Europe switches on IRIS².](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/690) Europe switches on IRIS². ESA and EUMETSAT have finalized an agreement for the EPS-Sterna constellation. Planet Labs contracted by Slovenia. And more. Maria Varmazis Jan 28, 2026 GROUND SEGMENT ### [Space infrastructure takes center stage.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/689) Northwood Space raised $100M and secured a $50M USSF contract. NASA selects volunteers for Artemis II tracking. Blue Origin to expand in Alabama. And... Dave Bittner Jan 27, 2026 CYBERSECURITY ### [Snowstorms to Spaceports.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/688) Vandenberg SFB has released a new strategic plan. The US is still waiting for a Defense budget for FY2026. Portal Space taps GuideTech for support.... Maria Varmazis Jan 26, 2026 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/1) ... [ 3 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/3) [ 4 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/4) [ 5 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/5) ... 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