--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | CISLUNAR (7) 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. (7) 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 ### [Space-based solar power is the new hot topic.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/53) Space-based solar power research gets some legislative love. And spaceports do too! The FAA’s taking steps to mitigate issues from launch traffic.... Maria Varmazis Jun 15, 2023 CISLUNAR ### [Space, collaborate and listen.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/52) Commerce holds space situational awareness talks with industry. The UN calls for better space governance. China’s developing a new spaceport. And... Maria Varmazis Jun 14, 2023 LAUNCH ### [What’s going on with LEO?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/46) NUVIEW’s new funding. New contract from Space Systems Command for L3Harris. Thales Alenia and Serco seize their DestinE. ISS receives new cargo. And... Maria Varmazis Jun 6, 2023 CISLUNAR ### [Harnessing power from the sun.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/45) Caltech wirelessly transmits solar power from space to Earth. Shenzhou 15 crew returns to Earth. Northrop Grumman secures AFRL comms contract. And... Maria Varmazis Jun 5, 2023 CISLUNAR ### [Space Force is everywhere but Alabama.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/43) New Space Force missions in Colorado Springs. Florida’s home for STARCOM HQ. NASA’s new satellite tsunami detector. UAPs, but no ETs. And more. Maria Varmazis Jun 1, 2023 LAUNCH ### [A Chinese civilian joins the Tiangong crew.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/41) China launches a civilian to space. Software to blame for ispace failure. The UAE plans a mission to the asteroid belt. Spain signs Artemis Accords,... Maria Varmazis May 30, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Quantum Leaps in global navigation.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/40) UK’s Royal Navy tests a quantum navigation system. Northrop Grumman to launch Space Force's weather satellite. TROPICS coming for a storm near you.... Alice Carruth May 26, 2023 CISLUNAR ### [Blue Moon lunar lander, brewed with real NASA orange peel.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/35) Blue Moon, the lander! CAPSTONE hits milestones. SpiderOak gets more funding. A wooden satellite. The FCC denies Dish. India’s Space Policy. And more! Maria Varmazis May 19, 2023 CISLUNAR ### [“Please write a title for a space podcast about AI-powered satellites.”](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/34) Autonomous satellite navigation shows promise. Rosy prospects for spaceport Nova Scotia. Preventing space war. An espionage case. Satcom for cars.... Maria Varmazis May 18, 2023 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/cislunar/page/1) ... [ 6 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/cislunar/page/6) [ 7 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/cislunar/page/7) [ 8 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/cislunar/page/8) ... 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