--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | POLICY & LAW (7) description: POLICY & LAW | 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. (7) 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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HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT ### [The implications of a federal shutdown on space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/126) AIAA implores the US government to avoid a shutdown. Axiom, AWS, JAMSS, SwRI, and SpiderOak partner on in-space data processing capabilities. And... Maria Varmazis Sep 30, 2023 SATELLITE TECH ### [The looming shutdown and the rise of 12,000 mutant yeasts.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/121) McCarthy pushes to extend commercial human space flight learning period. The FCC adopts new spectrum rules. Iridium makes bold revenue claims. And... Maria Varmazis Sep 23, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Firefly is quick to conquer the night.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/116) Victus Nox conquers the night. The US DoD reveals its strategy for the protection and defense of on-orbit assets. Germany signs the Artemis Accords.... Maria Varmazis Sep 16, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Placing our order for space knees, please.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/110) Redwire prints the first human knee meniscus on the ISS. The US military tests an unarmed ICBM. The US Space Force has a new mission statement. And... Maria Varmazis Sep 7, 2023 CISLUNAR ### [Space is hard. And it smells of rotten eggs.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/105) SpiderOak demonstrates OrbitSecure on the ISS. SAIC wins ground radar systems contract. India’s lunar rover finds evidence of sulfur on the Moon. And... Maria Varmazis Aug 30, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Starfish saves the Otter Pup.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/104) Starfish says the Otter Pup has been stabilized. Weather delays ULA’s launch of the Silentbarker. GITAI raises $15M in a Series B Extension round.... Maria Varmazis Aug 29, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Pragyan shares its wisdom from the Moon.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/102) India’s rover makes its debut on the lunar south pole. JAXA’s launch of the SLIM lunar lander is expected this weekend. SpaceX gets sued by the DoJ.... Alice Carruth Aug 25, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Astronaut, crew, or spaceflight participant?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/98) The FAA and DoT propose new rules for government and commercial space launches. Northrop and Lockheed share SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer contract.... Maria Varmazis Aug 21, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Boeing Starliner eyes the ides of March.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/89) Boeing sets March 2024 readiness date for the Starliner. Amazon’s Kuiper satellites to launch on an Atlas V. Firefly debuts new Elytra Fleet. And... Alice Carruth Aug 8, 2023 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/policy-law/page/1) ... 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