--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | CISLUNAR description: CISLUNAR | 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. 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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CISLUNAR ### [The US eases space license and permit approvals.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/584) Trump signs the Enabling Competition In The Commercial Space Industry EO. Gilat to provide SATCOM for Israel. ASI buys a Starship mission to Mars.... Maria Varmazis Aug 14, 2025 CISLUNAR ### [Firefly selected for another NASA CLPS contract.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/573) Firefly selected for a CLPS contract in 2029. SSC selects 5 companies for Protected Tactical Satellite Communications. NISAR lifts off from India.... Maria Varmazis Jul 30, 2025 CISLUNAR ### [Dawn Aerospace says “Oklahoma…OK!”](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/541) Dawn Aerospace of New Zealand signs an agreement with Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority. Sierra Space launches a new business unit. Muon... Maria Varmazis Jun 12, 2025 CISLUNAR ### [Europe’s push for space tech within the financial sector.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/525) LSA and EIB partner on the use of space in the finance sector. Starfish Space to dock with a satellite in LEO. Ursa Space and Aireon are partnering.... Maria Varmazis May 20, 2025 CISLUNAR ### [Rocket Lab’s hyper for US and UK defense space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/500) Rocket Lab on-ramped for US and UK defense contracts. Redwire to provide IBDM’s for ESA’s Lunar I-Hab. Space ISAC launches a UK Global Hub. And more. Maria Varmazis Apr 15, 2025 CISLUNAR ### [Some eXcellent opportunities ahead.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/407) Collabs in space? So hot right now. JAXA and ESA expand their collaboration plans. ISRO’s working more closely with Australia for Gaganyaan. ESA... Maria Varmazis Dec 4, 2024 CISLUNAR ### [ESA BOOST! for launch.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/405) ESA extends funding for four launch companies. Latitude signs a multi-launch agreement with ATMOS. D-Orbit signs deals with Impulso and Morpheus. And... Maria Varmazis Nov 19, 2024 CISLUNAR ### [DARPA's mission to VLEO.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/300) DARPA selects Redwire for VLEO Demonstration. MDA tracks hypersonic launch from space. China test fires a new engine designed for lunar missions. And... Alice Carruth Jun 17, 2024 CISLUNAR ### [Trainspotting on the Moon.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/238) DARPA tasks Northrop Grumman to design a lunar railroad. Intelsat to expand partnership with Eutelsat. Blue Ring to join the DarkSky-1 mission. And... Maria Varmazis Mar 20, 2024 [ 1 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/cislunar/page/1) [ 2 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/cislunar/page/2) ... 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