--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | SCIENCE & RESEARCH (13) 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. (13) 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 ### [Galactic gains for Virgin.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/39) Virgin Galactic returns to space. Space Force and Air Force partner on space cyber operations. S Korea launches its first commercial grade satellite.... Alice Carruth May 25, 2023 LAUNCH ### [A tale of two Virgins.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/33) Stratolaunch moves to buy Virgin Orbit’s carrier. Virgin Galactic announces launch window. Arqit to quit space. China adds a 56th BeiDou satellite.... Maria Varmazis May 17, 2023 EARTH OBSERVATION ### [JUICE jiggle frees the RIME.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/31) The JUICE is loose and freed the Rime! Lights out for Lunar Flashlight. TBIRD space lasers breaking records. SDA seeks 100 new satellites. And more. Maria Varmazis May 15, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Bricks and mortar paves space advancement.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/30) Airbus signs with the UK’s National Satellite Test Facility. Say hello to Space Force’s COMSO. AT&T to lease spectrum to AST SpaceMobile. And more. Maria Varmazis May 12, 2023 EARTH OBSERVATION ### [Running the gamut.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/25) C-band will win the ground station wars. DoD needs more money. The US Air Force requests priority access to S-band. BlackSky asks for lower orbits.... Maria Varmazis May 5, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Skywalking into billion dollar space deals.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/24) Maxar officially goes private. And Arconic might. Voyager Space’s latest purchase brings Astrolab closer to reality. Starlink hits major milestone.... Maria Varmazis May 4, 2023 SATELLITE TECH ### [IRIS2 blooming in Europe for satellite connectivity.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/23) European companies team up to bid on IRIS2. NATO Link 16 goes orbital. Tuberville asks Space Command: Are we there yet? And more. Maria Varmazis May 3, 2023 LAUNCH ### [JUICE: shake well to fully deploy.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/21) Falcon Heavy takes the first Viasat-3 to GEO. Musk gives a Starship update. Shaking up JUICE. China and the UAE make new Mars discoveries. And more. Maria Varmazis May 1, 2023 CISLUNAR ### [Soft power and China’s lunar diplomacy.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/20) Russia extends ISS cooperation until 2028. China’s lunar diplomacy. Raytheon refocuses. APEX has a strong start with Astra Space. And more. Maria Varmazis Apr 28, 2023 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/science-research/page/1) ... 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