--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | MANUFACTURING (4) 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. (4) 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 ### [Astropolitics played out in Europe.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/88) SES revenue up 10% and waiting for next payout. NASA and Axiom sign a fourth agreement to send astronauts to the ISS. Brazil deforestation is down.... Alice Carruth Aug 7, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Space Command is staying Rocky Mountain High.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/84) Space Command is staying in Colorado. The US Senate agrees with the House to make cuts to the Space Force’s budget. FCC presents new spectrum rules.... Maria Varmazis Aug 1, 2023 LAUNCH ### [SpaceX opens the floodgates to possible fines.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/83) SpaceX tests its flame deflector system. Sierra Space awarded a $22.6M to develop the Vortex Advanced Upper Stage Engine. Aeolus reentry success. And... Maria Varmazis Jul 31, 2023 LAUNCH ### [We still choose to go to the moon.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/76) The UK Space Agency outlines future activity. Turkey and UAE strike deals to include space cooperation. PlanetiQ lands a $59 million NOAA contract.... Maria Varmazis Jul 20, 2023 CISLUNAR ### [The secret to a long fulfilling space career… plumbing.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/66) Iceland asks SaxaVord to tap the brakes. Washington space economy. ISRO sets a date for Chandrayaan3. Former NASA exec Tom Whitmeyer on plumbing. And... Maria Varmazis Jul 6, 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 CISLUNAR ### [India says yes to Artemis.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/59) Welcome to the Artemis Accords, India. New funds for Apex, Virgin Galactic, D-Orbit. SpiderOak’s OrbitSecure success. Ovzon 3 delayed again. And more! Maria Varmazis Jun 23, 2023 EARTH OBSERVATION ### [DARPA, debris, and de-risking with simulation.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/57) Space news for the summer solstice. A slew of New Space funding. DARPA, SpaceLogistics, and Intelsat towards ISAM in 2025. Rockets and sharks. And... Maria Varmazis Jun 21, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Space-based solar power is the new hot topic.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/53) Space-based solar power research gets some legislative love. And spaceports do too! The FAA’s taking steps to mitigate issues from launch traffic.... Maria Varmazis Jun 15, 2023 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/manufacturing/page/1) ... [ 3 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/manufacturing/page/3) [ 4 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/manufacturing/page/4) [ 5 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/manufacturing/page/5) ... 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