--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | SCIENCE & RESEARCH description: SCIENCE & RESEARCH | 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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Maria Varmazis Nov 18, 2025 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [China’s crew capsule concerns.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/648) China to send an unmanned Shenzhou spacecraft to Tiangong Space station. The FAA lifts spaceflight restrictions. SpaceX launched the Sentinel-6B. And... Maria Varmazis Nov 17, 2025 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [Quantum partnerships and life extension in orbit.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/646) Voyager & Infleqtion to partner on quantum tech. Xairos to deliver a Quantum Receiver. SES & Infinite Orbits to partner on a life extension mission.... Maria Varmazis Nov 13, 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 ### [From space weather to space warfare.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/612) NASA and NOAA launched observatories to study space weather. NATO invests $728M in the Space Operations Center. Bion-M No.2 completes its mission.... Alice Carruth Sep 24, 2025 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [At the Apex of spacecraft manufacturing expansion.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/605) Apex raises $200M. Leonardo, Thales and Airbus reportedly look to finalize their partnership in 2025. SES and Cailabs to test laser communications.... Alice Carruth Sep 15, 2025 SATELLITE TECH ### [Redwire, Firefly, and China’s Expanding Space Playbook.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/594) Redwire selected by NASA to support ISS operations. The FAA clears Firefly to resume Alpha flights. The FAA to move office locations in Washington.... 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