--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT (5) 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. (5) 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 ### [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 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 LAUNCH ### [VCs do not like green eggs and SAM.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/60) VCs and Tech firms call for DoD procurement reform. Ariane 5 final launch date set. Virgin Galactic targets June 29 for first commercial flight. And... Maria Varmazis Jun 26, 2023 LAUNCH ### [NASA’s magnificent seven.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/54) NASA picks seven commercial partners to advance space capabilities. Vast picks Impulse for Haven-1. Virgin Galactic to start commercial flights. And... Maria Varmazis Jun 16, 2023 LAUNCH ### [The hitchhikers guide to LEO.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/51) 72 satellites rideshare to LEO. FAA faces possible workload expansion. US Legislators apply pressure for a final Space Command location decision. And... Maria Varmazis Jun 13, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Viasat-Inmarsat merger completes.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/42) Viasat finalizes merger with Inmarsat. US State Department outlines space diplomacy plan. Space Command assumes all missile defense responsibilities.... Maria Varmazis May 31, 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 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/human-spaceflight/page/1) ... [ 4 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/human-spaceflight/page/4) [ 5 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/human-spaceflight/page/5) [ 6 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/human-spaceflight/page/6) ... 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