--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | MANUFACTURING description: MANUFACTURING | 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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CISLUNAR ### [The US eases space license and permit approvals.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/584) Trump signs the Enabling Competition In The Commercial Space Industry EO. Gilat to provide SATCOM for Israel. ASI buys a Starship mission to Mars.... Maria Varmazis Aug 14, 2025 SATELLITE TECH ### [Firefly FLY into their IPO.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/579) We’ve got financial updates from Firefly Aerospace. MDA Space, BlackSky and Redwire. Intuitive Machines to acquire KinetX. NASA to study OTVs. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 7, 2025 MANUFACTURING ### [ESA releases Space Strategy 2040.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/482) ESA released its Strategy 2040. USSF updated its Data and AI Strategic Action Plan. Space Solar and Magdrive have signed an MOU. And more. Maria Varmazis Mar 20, 2025 MANUFACTURING ### [The CAT (IOD) is on the prowl.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/460) Astroscale UK selected for ESA’s CAT IOD. AAC Clyde Space kicks off its maritime constellation. Blue Origin’s New Glenn gets certified. And more. Alice Carruth Feb 18, 2025 MANUFACTURING ### [Digging into dark matter.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/457) Redwire wins contracts for vehicle development from ESA and Orion Space for USSF SSC. Sierra Space awarded a $16M follow-on contract from AFRL. And... Maria Varmazis Feb 12, 2025 LAUNCH ### [Europe’s first lunar lander.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/448) ESA contracts Thales Alenia Space to develop a lunar cargo vehicle. ESA and EC to partner on Quantum Comms. SpaceX launches SpainSat NG-1. And more. Maria Varmazis Feb 5, 2025 MANUFACTURING ### [FAA surpasses 800 authorized commercial space operations.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/333) Russia tallies up the cost to the space industry due to its break in ties with the West. Cygnus docks with the ISS. SmallSat is moving in 2025. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 6, 2024 LAUNCH ### [The fish on the Chinese space station are okay.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/281) NASA selects four companies for new spacecraft services. China completes its vertical high-altitude simulation test bench for liquid rocket engines.... Maria Varmazis May 20, 2024 MANUFACTURING ### [Voyager 1 is back online.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/262) Voyager 1 is back online again. Satellogic supports O.N.E. Amazon's Internet of Forests. Lockheed Martin files Q1 financial reports. And more. Maria Varmazis Apr 23, 2024 [ 1 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/manufacturing/page/1) [ 2 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/manufacturing/page/2) ... [ 7 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/manufacturing/page/7) ## 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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