--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | SCIENCE & RESEARCH (9) 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. (9) 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 ### [Who’s watching who?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/99) Chinese satellites cause a stir down under. North Korea is planning to launch a satellite this week. Russia blames Luna-25’s engines for the crash.... Maria Varmazis Aug 22, 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 ### [Fueling astronauts for EVAs.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/97) Axiom and GU Energy Labs partner on astronaut fuel. iQPS to launch its satellite with Rocket Lab. Sierra Space gets $22M to mature its VORTEX engine.... Alice Carruth Aug 18, 2023 LAUNCH ### [BAE agrees to a billion-dollar deal to buy Ball Aerospace.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/96) BAE buys Ball Aerospace for $5.6b. Momentus cuts jobs as it releases Q2 financial results. Chandrayaan-3 separates from its propulsion section. And... Alice Carruth Aug 17, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Q2 reports roll in for Intuitive Machines, Astra and AST SpaceMobile.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/94) Q2 reports for Intuitive Machines, Astra and AST SpaceMobile. Planet closes Sinergise acquisition. Rocket Lab signs a double launch deal with NASA.... Alice Carruth Aug 15, 2023 LAUNCH ### [New space moon race. History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/93) Luna-25 sends first data to Russia. ISRO holds parachute testing for human spaceflight programs. China launches the first GEO SAR satellite. And more. Alice Carruth Aug 14, 2023 LAUNCH ### [Virgin Galactic delivers on its space tourism promise.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/91) Virgin Galactic takes its first space tourists to space. Viasat reports positive Q2 results. BlackSky books five launches with Rocket Lab. And more. Alice Carruth Aug 10, 2023 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 ### [SES satellites soar.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/87) 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.... Maria Varmazis Aug 4, 2023 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/science-research/page/1) ... [ 8 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/science-research/page/8) [ 9 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/science-research/page/9) [ 10 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/science-research/page/10) ... 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