--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space (57) 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. (57) 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 ### [Happy birthday, Meatball!](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/317) PLD Space raises €31.2M. Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a tie-up of some space activities. NASA launches a test balloon from Sweden. And... Maria Varmazis Jul 15, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Rocket testing with Agile Space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds57) Qualifying propulsion systems is a vital step in developing launch vehicles. Find out more about test campaigns with Jaydee Dyess from Agile Space. Maria Varmazis Jul 13, 2024 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is grounded.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/316) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 suffers a second stage engine failure. China’s iSpace suffers an anomaly. The US Space Force appoints a new Assistant CSO. And more. Maria Varmazis Jul 12, 2024 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [Space Gainz 🦾](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/315) Venture Capital firms AE Industrial Partners and Alpine Space Ventures close big funding rounds for aerospace investments. X-Bow raises $70 million.... Maria Varmazis Jul 11, 2024 EDUCATION ### [Europe is SO back in the launch business.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/314) Ariane 6 launches but experiences an anomaly. NATO looks to space to safeguard the internet. NASA and Boeing provide updates on the Starliner. And... Maria Varmazis Jul 10, 2024 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [Go for Launch for Ariane 6.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/313) Ariane 6’s launch window opens. Gravitics to develop a module for Axiom’s space station. JAXA solicits proposals to expand Japan’s space industry.... Maria Varmazis Jul 9, 2024 LAUNCH ### [World, “hello!”](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/312) The first CHAPEA mission is complete. ESA says the Ariane 6 is go for launch. Polaris Dawn sets a date. And more. Maria Varmazis Jul 8, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [T-Minus Overview- The Astronaut Experience](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/rs9) Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry about the astronaut experience. Maria Varmazis Jul 4, 2024 LAUNCH ### [(Tip of the) Chapeau to CHAPEA](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/311) Firefly’s standing down Alpha 5. ESA taps TESAT for a 6G lab in orbit. CHAPEA’s first mission set to complete. And more. Maria Varmazis Jul 3, 2024 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/1) ... [ 56 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/56) [ 57 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/57) [ 58 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/page/58) ... 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