--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | DEEP SPACE (3) description: DEEP SPACE | 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. (3) 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 ### [SES satellites soar.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/87) SES revenue up 10% and waiting for next payout. NASA and Axiom sign a fourth agreement to send astronauts to the ISS. Brazil deforestation is down.... Maria Varmazis Aug 4, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Space Command is staying Rocky Mountain High.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/84) Space Command is staying in Colorado. The US Senate agrees with the House to make cuts to the Space Force’s budget. FCC presents new spectrum rules.... Maria Varmazis Aug 1, 2023 LAUNCH ### [SpaceX opens the floodgates to possible fines.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/83) SpaceX tests its flame deflector system. Sierra Space awarded a $22.6M to develop the Vortex Advanced Upper Stage Engine. Aeolus reentry success. And... Maria Varmazis Jul 31, 2023 LAUNCH ### [The future is nuclear.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/81) Lockheed Martin wins DRACO contract. Aerojet Rocketdyne set to be purchased and demo updated radioisotope power system. Boeing faces financial woes.... Maria Varmazis Jul 27, 2023 CISLUNAR ### [What do satellite spectrum licensing regs have to do with space debris?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/80) The US House rejects the satellite spectrum licensing bill. Space Force releases a draft reserve plan. Houston briefly loses contact with the ISS.... Maria Varmazis Jul 26, 2023 LAUNCH ### [How’d you solve a problem like a space launch?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/73) UK reviews the licensing regime for launch. New bill proposed to strengthen US spaceport operations. Commercial space weighs in on new legislation.... Maria Varmazis Jul 17, 2023 SATELLITE TECH ### [Much ado about an explosion at Blue.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/70) Landspace first to orbit with methane. Blue Origin BE-4 rocket engine explosion. Hanwha enters the satellite internet game. JWST anniversary. And... Maria Varmazis Jul 12, 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 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/deep-space/page/1) ... 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