--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | BUSINESS & INVESTING (12) description: BUSINESS & INVESTING | 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. (12) 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 ### [A space segment for the belt and road? Saudi Arabia and China get cozy.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/68) Space Pioneer gets funding. Saudi Arabia and China deepen ties. Bids open soon for a Long March 6. ISRO hands the keys to the private sector. And... Maria Varmazis Jul 10, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Ariane 5, once more into the fray.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/65) The final launch of Ariane 5. Space ethics spotlight at CNES. SpaceX and FAA case update. Smartsat of Australia developing AI-powered spacecraft. And... Maria Varmazis Jul 5, 2023 CISLUNAR ### [And the whole is greater than the part.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/64) SpaceX to deliver ESA’s Euclid into orbit. Vega-C suffers another setback. SDA opens bidding for 100 new satellites. What is the Overview Effect? And... Alice Carruth Jun 30, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Satellites in my eyes.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/63) Russia’s Dozor-Teleport hacked. AST SpaceMobile opens a public offering of 12 million shares. Virgin Galactic takes first paying passengers to space.... Alice Carruth Jun 29, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Budgets, busts, and booms in the space militarization market.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/62) US House calls for cuts to Space Force’s FY24 requests. Space Delta 9 prepares for potential conflicts in space. Ramon. Space raises $26M. And more. Alice Carruth Jun 28, 2023 SATELLITE TECH ### [Go Look Up Space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/61) Look Up Space raises over $15m in seed round. US District court backs SES in battle with Intelsat. US and UK military begin new SDA partnership. And... Alice Carruth Jun 27, 2023 LAUNCH ### [VCs do not like green eggs and SAM.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/60) VCs and Tech firms call for DoD procurement reform. Ariane 5 final launch date set. Virgin Galactic targets June 29 for first commercial flight. And... Maria Varmazis Jun 26, 2023 CISLUNAR ### [India says yes to Artemis.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/59) Welcome to the Artemis Accords, India. New funds for Apex, Virgin Galactic, D-Orbit. SpiderOak’s OrbitSecure success. Ovzon 3 delayed again. And more! Maria Varmazis Jun 23, 2023 EARTH OBSERVATION ### [SES and Intelsat parting ways. NorthStar and Rocket Lab weighing parts.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/58) Intelsat and SES merger off. Starfish Otter Pup spins out. NorthStar pivots to Rocket Lab. SDA taps SAIC for BMC3. Ecuador signs Artemis Accords. And... Maria Varmazis Jun 22, 2023 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/business-investing/page/1) ... [ 11 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/business-investing/page/11) [ 12 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/business-investing/page/12) [ 13 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/business-investing/page/13) ... 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