--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT description: HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT | 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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LAUNCH ### [Splashdowns, Satellites, and Space Crypto.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/581) NASA SpaceX Crew 10 returned from the ISS. China launches the Geely Constellation Group 04 satellites. ISRO to launch another American satellite. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 11, 2025 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [NASA crowdsources innovation in space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/538) NASA selects 25 for Open Innovation Service contracts. Protests planned against NASA budget cuts. UKSA calls for scientific instrument proposals. And... Maria Varmazis Jun 9, 2025 HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT ### [Welcome home to the Shenzhou-19 crew.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/511) The Shenzhou-19 crew has returned to Earth. Apex and True Anomaly both close Series C rounds. Spire Global to build 16 satellites for Myriota. And... Maria Varmazis Apr 30, 2025 HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT ### [EO data, everywhere, all at once.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/445) JAXA and NEC successfully demo optical inter-satellite comms. New Shepard to launch Jan. 28. Israel to send a female astronaut on a NASA mission. And... Maria Varmazis Jan 27, 2025 HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT ### [Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/414) Jared Isaacman nominated to lead NASA. EIB approves a €30 million loan to Sateliot. Orbex moves launch operations to SaxaVord. And more. Maria Varmazis Dec 4, 2024 HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT ### [PLD outlines plans for future space access.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/377) PLD shares plans for the future of space access. SpaceX’s Starship could fly as early as Sunday. BlackSky awarded a seven-figure contract. And more. Maria Varmazis Oct 8, 2024 HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT ### [Hera en route to Didymos.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/376) SpaceX launches Europe’s Hera mission. Hurricane Milton impacts Europa Clipper and Crew 8 schedules. Rocket Lab to explore Mars Sample Return. And... Maria Varmazis Oct 7, 2024 HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT ### [Another big pay day for ULA and SpaceX.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/323) ULA and SpaceX secure $1.76 billion in contract modifications from USSF. NASA selects SpaceX for NOAA’s JPSS-4 mission. Tim Peake joins Axiom. And... Maria Varmazis Jul 23, 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 [ 1 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/human-spaceflight/page/1) [ 2 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/human-spaceflight/page/2) ... 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