--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | LAUNCH description: LAUNCH | 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 ### [One small pivot for Musk, one giant leap back to the Moon.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/699) SpaceX pivots focus from Mars to the Moon. SpaceX has acquired a cylinder storage business. Voyager Technologies tapped for ISS mission management.... Maria Varmazis Feb 10, 2026 LAUNCH ### [Fast lasers, smart satellites, and stretchy space stations.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/697) Tomorrow.io has raised $175M. Voyager Technologies and Max Space have announced a partnership. TrustPoint to adapt its PNT payload for the USSF. And... Maria Varmazis Feb 6, 2026 LAUNCH ### [Uncle Sam needs you, space soldier.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/692) The US Army now has an enlisted career track for space operations. Varda’s W-5 returns to Australia. SpaceX may merge with Tesla and/or xAI. And more. Maria Varmazis Jan 30, 2026 LAUNCH ### [Sovereign space, smart weather, and a very busy orbit.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/687) D-Orbit raised $53M. Loft Orbital is the prime contractor for DESIR. Aalyria selected by AFRL to provide software for military space communications.... Maria Varmazis Jan 23, 2026 LAUNCH ### [NASA inches closer to an FY2026 budget.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/683) NASA inches closer to an FY2026 budget. Eutelsat taps MaiaSpace for future launches. Isar targets January 21 for its second launch from Andøya. And... Maria Varmazis Jan 16, 2026 LAUNCH ### [Welcome home, NASA’s SpaceX Crew 11.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/682) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 has returned to Earth. Slingshot awarded $27M for a USSF training contract. CAS Space conducts a suborbital flight. And more. Maria Varmazis Jan 15, 2026 LAUNCH ### [Astroscale to provide In-Orbit Refurbishment and Upgrading Services.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/680) ESA selects Astroscale UK for IRUS. Planet Labs signs a contract with the Swedish Armed Forces. Xona taps Aerospacelab for more Pulsar satellites.... Maria Varmazis Jan 13, 2026 LAUNCH ### [NASA decides to bring Crew-11 home early.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/678) Crew-11 to return from the ISS ahead of schedule due to a medical concern. Satellogic signs a contract. Ursa Major to partner with Teledyne Brown.... Maria Varmazis Jan 9, 2026 LAUNCH ### [Space is booming, and occasionally exploding.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/672) US-based national security company CACI International enters agreement to acquire ARKA Group. FAA details aviation risks of SpaceX Starship... Maria Varmazis Dec 23, 2025 [ 1 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/launch/page/1) [ 2 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/launch/page/2) ... [ 26 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/launch/page/26) ## Explore more of our content ![signals-and-space-cover-art-1](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/signals-and-space-cover-art-1.png) NEWSLETTER ### Get the companion newsletter delivered to your inbox every week. 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