--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | SPECIAL EDITION (4) 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. (4) 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 ### [Satellite-enabled Rebelle Rally with Iridium.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds125) The Rebelle Rally is an off-grid event made possible by satellite-powered tracking, comms, and emergency response. We find out more from Suzi McBride. Maria Varmazis Nov 15, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [ The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds124)  The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program comes into effect on November 10, 2025. Find out more about the requirements from... Maria Varmazis Nov 8, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [The atmospheric impacts of satellite re-entry.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds123) We spoke to Professor Minkawn Kim from the University of Southampton about his UKSA- funded study into the potential impacts of satellite re-entry. Maria Varmazis Nov 1, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Cislunar development.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds122)  The region 550,000km above Earth poses physical engineering challenges for space operations. We explore cislunar space with The Aerospace... Maria Varmazis Oct 25, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [New Worlds and Space Cowboys.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds121) Rick Tumlinson is the Founder of New Worlds. The event blends science, exploration, technology, art, music, and literature with exploring space. Maria Varmazis Oct 18, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [The first Indigenous American in space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds120) John B. Herrington is a former Naval Aviator and Test Pilot, and a retired NASA Astronaut. John is also a member of the Chickasaw Nation. Maria Varmazis Oct 13, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [The European Rocketry Challenge (EuRoC).](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds119) EuRoC is being held October 9-15 in Portugal. We spoke with Marta Gonçalves, Science & Education Officer at the Portuguese Space Agency. Maria Varmazis Oct 11, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Is space becoming more political?](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds118) Space is considered bi-partisan domain in the US, but is it becoming more political? Kevin Kelly, a former Senate appropriations staffer, shares his... Maria Varmazis Oct 4, 2025 SPECIAL EDITION ### [Autonomous robotics in space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/ds117) Learn about how a US Naval Research Laboratory research team successfully conducted the first reinforcement learning control of a free-flyer in space. Maria Varmazis Sep 27, 2025 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/special-edition/page/1) ... [ 3 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/special-edition/page/3) [ 4 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/special-edition/page/4) [ 5 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/special-edition/page/5) ... 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