--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | LAUNCH (3) 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. (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 ### [All aboard the SpaceX bandwagon to LEO.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/639) SpaceX’s Bandwagon-4 launched 18 new payloads to LEO. India launched the CMS-03 satellite. China switches crew on Tiangong Space Station. And more. Maria Varmazis Nov 3, 2025 LAUNCH ### [ESA’s spooktacular move to Japan.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/638) ESA is establishing its first Asia hub in Japan. OrbitsIQ Global has acquired UNIO Enterprise. Catalyx Space has raised $5.4M in Seed funding. And... Maria Varmazis Oct 31, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Japan’s HTV-X docks with the ISS.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/636) Japan’s HTV-X docks with the ISS. SKY Perfect JSAT to work with KT SAT on 5G NTN tech. The FCC holds talks that may impact satellite licensing. And... Maria Varmazis Oct 29, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Maneuvering for Advantage: Space Force Bets $905M on GEO Mobility.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/633) USSF expects to award $905M on a new Maneuverable GEO program. Hughes Network acquired Anderson Connectivity. Hungary signed the Artemis Accords. And... Maria Varmazis Oct 24, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Is SpaceX behind schedule?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/630) NASA to open the US lunar landing contract. Oman’s CAA has a framework to approve commercial space launch. Zhuque-3 completed tests ahead of flight.... Maria Varmazis Oct 21, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Made in Europe rocket tech.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/628) HyImpulse raises €45 million. Indra Group has signed two new contracts with ESA. Lockheed Martin is reconsidering its Orion contract with NASA. And... Maria Varmazis Oct 17, 2025 LAUNCH ### [On a roll for Rocket Lab.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/626) Rocket Lab launched a Synspective mission. Exolaunch and Skyroot have announced a new partnership. WEF released a National Space Strategy Toolkit.... Maria Varmazis Oct 15, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Italy shoots for the stars.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/621) Italy plans one of Europe’s largest satellite plants. A major EU merger faces delays. FCC declares “Space Month” to speed U.S. satellite reforms. And... Maria Varmazis Oct 15, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Space is powering the next era of global connectivity.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/624) JAXA contracts Rocket Lab for two Electron launches. Viasat selected for USSF SSC prime contract award. ESA extends Creotech’s CAMILA contract. And... Maria Varmazis Oct 10, 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) [ 3 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/launch/page/3) [ 4 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/launch/page/4) ... 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