--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | EDUCATION (6) description: EDUCATION | 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. (6) 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 ### [Ready, set, boom.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/161) Second test flight for Starship. Ursa Major unveils a new solid rocket motor. Blackshark.ai closes an oversubscribed Series A funding round. And more. Maria Varmazis Nov 20, 2023 EDUCATION ### [Super pumped for the heavy launch.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/159) SpaceX gets a launch license for the Starship. NASA announces a successor to Bob Cabana. US Lawmakers postpone the vote on The Commercial Space Act.... Maria Varmazis Nov 16, 2023 EDUCATION ### [Of Mice and Mars.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/148) SSC assigns new launches to SpaceX and ULA. The FAA concludes its Super Heavy safety review. HawkEye360 wins $12.25M NIWC Pacific contract. And more. Maria Varmazis Nov 1, 2023 EDUCATION ### [International collaborations on the horizon.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/145) The US signs an agreement to launch from Australia. MDA contracts with SpaceX. AFRL leads the first international CRADA with Indian startups. And... Maria Varmazis Oct 27, 2023 LAUNCH ### [The Astronaut wears Prada.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/129) Axiom partners with Prada on next gen spacesuits. Booz Allen awarded a $630M contract with the US Space Force. Comtech to support US Army SATCOM. And... Maria Varmazis Oct 5, 2023 EDUCATION ### [It’s all about space debris and who is going to manage it.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/120) FAA proposes rule to reduce debris from commercial space vehicles. NASA seeks help to deorbit the ISS. Report says AUKUS pact should extend to SDA.... Maria Varmazis Sep 22, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Trials and tribulations of Ariane 6.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/108) ESA delays updates on the Ariane 6 launch till October. ISRO’s lunar lander and rover are put into sleep mode. SpaceX Crew 6 return from the ISS. And... Maria Varmazis Sep 5, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Electron hits major milestones during its 40th launch.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/101) Rocket Lab celebrates its 40th Electron launch. North Korea’s spy satellite fails to reach orbit. Space imagery company HEO raises $8 million. And... Alice Carruth Aug 24, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Who’s watching who?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/99) Chinese satellites cause a stir down under. North Korea is planning to launch a satellite this week. Russia blames Luna-25’s engines for the crash.... Maria Varmazis Aug 22, 2023 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/education/page/1) ... [ 5 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/education/page/5) [ 6 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/education/page/6) [ 7 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/education/page/7) ... 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