--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space (5) 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. (5) 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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SPECIAL EDITION ### [40 years of the Challenger Center.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds134) Former NASA Astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger is the incoming Chair of the Board for the Challenger Center, which is marking its 40th... Alice Carruth Jan 24, 2026 LAUNCH ### [Sovereign space, smart weather, and a very busy orbit.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/687) D-Orbit raised $53M. Loft Orbital is the prime contractor for DESIR. Aalyria selected by AFRL to provide software for military space communications.... Maria Varmazis Jan 23, 2026 MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ### [Blue Origin launches TeraWave.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/686) Blue Origin has unveiled TeraWave. Rocket Lab launches a dedicated mission for Open Cosmos. Lunar Outpost to conduct an in-orbit demo for TACOS. And... Maria Varmazis Jan 22, 2026 BUSINESS & INVESTING ### [Sovereignty is the new space race.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/685) SWISSto12 has secured €73M in financial support. CRC emerges from stealth with $6.2M CAD in seed funding. Starfish Space to deorbit SDA satellites.... Maria Varmazis Jan 21, 2026 MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ### [Moon missions and market moves.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/684) NASA’s Artemis II SLS and Orion rolled out to the launch pad. Gilmour Space raised $217M in Series E round. Westcott Space Hub opens for business.... Maria Varmazis Jan 20, 2026 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Investing in the security tech market with NightDragon.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds133) Learn more about the companies investing in the security tech market with NightDragon CEO Dave DeWalt. Maria Varmazis Jan 19, 2026 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Navigating the Arctic Circle with communication satellites.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds132) Our guest, Zak Kassas, recently released a white paper on “Navigating the Arctic Circle with Starlink and OneWeb LEO Satellites” and shares his... Maria Varmazis Jan 17, 2026 LAUNCH ### [NASA inches closer to an FY2026 budget.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/683) NASA inches closer to an FY2026 budget. Eutelsat taps MaiaSpace for future launches. Isar targets January 21 for its second launch from Andøya. And... Maria Varmazis Jan 16, 2026 LAUNCH ### [Welcome home, NASA’s SpaceX Crew 11.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/682) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 has returned to Earth. Slingshot awarded $27M for a USSF training contract. CAS Space conducts a suborbital flight. And more. Maria Varmazis Jan 15, 2026 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/1) ... 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