--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | SPECIAL EDITION (14) description: SPECIAL EDITION | 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. (14) 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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SPECIAL EDITION ### [Chandra and space junk with Jonathan McDowell.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds59) In his day job, Jonathan McDowell works at the Chandra X-Ray Center, but in his spare time, he is the leading expert on tracking space debris. Maria Varmazis Jul 27, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [THE MOONS SYMPHONY.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds58) Inspired by the moons in our solar system, Amanda Lee Falkenberg has created a symphony celebrating the convergence of music and science. Maria Varmazis Jul 20, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Rocket testing with Agile Space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds57) Qualifying propulsion systems is a vital step in developing launch vehicles. Find out more about test campaigns with Jaydee Dyess from Agile Space. Maria Varmazis Jul 13, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [T-Minus Overview- The Astronaut Experience](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/rs9) Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry about the astronaut experience. Maria Varmazis Jul 4, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Where did the moon trees go?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds56) 500 tree seeds were taken to space as part of the Apollo 14 mission. NASA’s Dave Williams is on a mission to find out what happened to them. Maria Varmazis Jun 29, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Pam Underwood and the FAA’s role in global spaceport operations.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds13) Pam Underwood, Director of Spaceports at the Federal Aviation Administration, on the FAA’s role to enable a safe and sustainable global spaceport... Maria Varmazis Jun 27, 2024 SPONSORED EDITION ### [AWS in Orbit: Unleashing the potential of Earth Orbit with Turion Space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/aws-in-orbit-12) AWS provides ground stations as a service allowing Turion Space unleash the potential of Earth orbit. Maria Varmazis Jun 25, 2024 SPONSORED EDITION ### [AWS in Orbit: Improving life on Earth with hyperspectral imaging.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/aws-in-orbit-11) We speak to Orbital Sidekick about how they provide hyperspectral data for their customers and how they work with AWS to enhance their mission. Maria Varmazis Jun 20, 2024 SPECIAL EDITION ### [T-Minus Overview- Our Moon](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/rs8) Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show featuring conversations with experts from the space industry about our moon. Maria Varmazis Jun 19, 2024 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/special-edition/page/1) ... 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