--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | LAUNCH (8) 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. (8) 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 ### [FCC to expand satellite spectrum assets.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/528) FCC looks to expand satellite spectrum assets. FAA authorizes Starship to return to flight. Impulse Space and SES sign a multi-launch agreement. And... Maria Varmazis May 23, 2025 LAUNCH ### [A rocket nose dive down under.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/523) Gilmour’s Eris experiences an anomaly delaying its inaugural launch. NASA selects Rocket Lab to launch the Aspera mission. Solestial raises $17M. And... Maria Varmazis May 16, 2025 LAUNCH ### [The Adventures of Rocket Lab’s Neutron.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/518) Rocket Lab’s Neutron selected by AFRL for a point-to-point mission. Rocket Lab, MDA Space and BlackSky release Q1 updates. mPower raises $21M. And... Maria Varmazis May 9, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Starbase City to increase Starship launches.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/516) Starbase City to host up to 25 Starship launches annually. Planet Labs signs a new contract with Germany. ClearSpace reaches a new ADR milestone. And... Maria Varmazis May 7, 2025 LAUNCH ### [New vendors selected for USSF spacecraft procurement.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/513) USSF selects 12 vendors for spacecraft procurement. AFRL awards Ursa Major a $28.5M. Lockheed Martin completes and delivers Orion for Artemis II. And... Maria Varmazis May 2, 2025 LAUNCH ### [USSF to expand payload processing facility access.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/509) Astrotech Space Operations to support NSSL SV processing. Firefly’s FLTA006 scrubbed. China is working on a traffic management system. And more. Maria Varmazis Apr 28, 2025 LAUNCH ### [JAXA’s Strategic Space Fund Phase 2.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/508) JAXA releases Phase 2 of its 10-year Strategic Space Fund. Planet contracts with EMDYN. OroraTech opens new US Headquarters in Colorado. And more. Alice Carruth Apr 25, 2025 LAUNCH ### [ISS risk is an ASAP concern.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/503) ASAP concerned with risks on the ISS. Command handover conducted on the ISS. China completes the rescue of two satellites after a launch failure. And... Maria Varmazis Apr 18, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Space, from India to the world.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/498) Bellatrix expands to the US. Privateer Space receives funding from the Far Eastern Group. ispace-US and Zenno Power partner on lunar energy. And more. Maria Varmazis Apr 11, 2025 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/launch/page/1) ... [ 7 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/launch/page/7) [ 8 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/launch/page/8) [ 9 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/launch/page/9) ... 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