T-Minus Space Daily
The daily space intelligence and analysis that global space industry leaders and experts depend on. Published each weekday, this program also includes interviews with a wide spectrum of experts from industry, academia, and research organizations all over the world. Visit us to learn more at https://space.n2k.com/
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July 5, 2025 • 33 mins
Lunar Outpost was founded on the belief that resources from the moon can be used for the betterment of humankind. The space mobility company has recently unveiled its new Eagle Space Truck and has plans for new vehicles to traverse the lunar surface. Find out more from Lunar Outpost Cofounder and Chief Strategy Officer, Forrest Meyen.
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July 4, 2025 • 28 mins
Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show. In this program we’ll feature some of the conversations from our daily podcast with the people who are forging the path in the new space era, from industry leaders, technology experts and pioneers, to educators, policy makers, research organizations, and more.
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July 3, 2025 • 28 mins
AST SpaceMobile has closed a $100 million equipment financing facility led by Trinity Capital Inc. Atomic-6 has won a $2 million Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) from US Space Force Space Systems Command to mature and flight qualify their solar array for commercial and defense sectors. Alén Space has been selected to manufacture the next five satellites for Sateliot, and more.
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July 2, 2025 • 17 mins
Planet Labs Germany GmbH has been awarded a multi-year €240 million contract, funded by the German government, in support of European peace and security. Europe’s MTG-S1 satellite with the first instrument for the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission launched to GEO. Redwire completes the first deployment test for one of its Roll-Out Solar Arrays (ROSA) for the Lunar Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element, and more.
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July 1, 2025 • 29 mins
The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration will be eliminates funding for the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) in its Fiscal Year 2026 budget. LeoLabs has been selected for a $4M Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) opportunity by the US Space Force’s SpaceWERX. Thales Alenia Space has been selected by CNES to develop a very-high-throughput laser communications demonstrator, and more.
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June 30, 2025 • 27 mins
Momentus has been selected by NASA for an in-space power demonstration. The Finnish Ministry of Defense plans to acquire ICEYE Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites. SatSure has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dhruva Space to develop sovereign Earth Observation capabilities, and more.
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June 28, 2025 • 50 mins
Parker Wishik from The Aerospace Corporation explores how experts are turning data into decisions in the space industry on the latest Nexus segment. Parker is joined by Jackie Barbieri, Founder and CEO of Whitespace, and Dr. Steve Lewis, Leader of The Aerospace Corporations’s SPEAR team.
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June 27, 2025 • 25 mins
Rocket Lab successfully launches 67th Electron Mission, schedules next launch in less than 48 hours. US NSF and Amazon’s Project Kuiper establish coordination agreement to prevent satellite interference. Sidus Space picks Atomic-6 for solar arrays in $120M cislunar data mission with Lonestar. And, more.
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June 26, 2025 • 28 mins
Firefly Aerospace gets approval for orbital launches from Sweden. Xona Space Systems has announced $92 million in new funding. Space VC funding on track to hit record highs this year. And, more.
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Our guest today is Andy Crocker, Aerospace executive, author of “The Unconditionals”.
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June 25, 2025 • 16 mins
Axiom-4 mission heads to the ISS. Reusable satellite startup Lux Aeterna comes out of stealth. Plans for European sovereignty continue. And, more.
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NASA to Welcome Fourth Private Astronaut Mission to Space Station (NASA)
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June 24, 2025 • 29 mins
SpaceX Transporter 14 rideshare launches with 70 payloads on board. ESA’s Biomass satellite releases its first images. Five UK public service projects to receive funding for satellite imagery data from UKSA. And, more.
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Our guest today is Stefan Powell, CEO, CTO at Dawn Aerospace.
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June 23, 2025 • 30 mins
The Vera C. Rubin observatory reveals stunning first images. Second batch of satellites launched for Amazon’s Project Kuiper. ESA and Dassault collaborate further, and Pulsar signs MOU with Thales Alenia. India officially transfers its SSLV program to private sector. And more.
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June 21, 2025 • 30 mins
Satellite IoT refers to the integration of satellite networks with Internet of Things (IoT) devices to enable connectivity and data exchange in remote and challenging environments. This allows IoT devices, like sensors and trackers, to communicate directly with satellites, bypassing terrestrial infrastructure. We spoke to Ian Itz, Executive Director of Global IoT Line of Business at Iridium about the service they offer.
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June 20, 2025 • 21 mins
Blue Origin to open a European headquarters in Luxembourg. Eutelsat has announced a Contemplated capital increase of €1.35 billion. Redwire has completed the integration of a Hammerhead spacecraft platform for ESA’s ALTIUS mission, and more.
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June 19, 2025 • 35 mins
We put together an open conversation between our podcast hosts, CyberWire Daily's Dave Bittner, T-Minus Space Daily’s Maria Varmazis, and CISO Perspectives podcast’s Kim Jones. Their conversation goes deeper than just the historical significance of Juneteenth, diving into candid conversations on allyship, representation, and the enduring value of diversity in the cybersecurity and space fields. Grab your coffee and join us in the r...
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June 18, 2025 • 21 mins
Honda has successfully conducted a launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket. Vi and AST SpaceMobile plan to expand mobile connectivity across India’s unconnected regions. China conducted a zero-altitude escape flight test at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Tuesday, and more.
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June 17, 2025 • 26 mins
Ursa Major has been selected by Stratolaunch to develop and deliver 16 upgraded Hadley H13 engines. The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a £5.15 million satellite contract for the Orpheus space domain awareness mission to Astroscale UK. Rocket Lab adds two new missions to Electron’s 2025 launch manifest, and more.
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June 16, 2025 • 35 mins
United Launch Alliance scrubs the launch of the second batch of Amazon Project Kuiper satellites due to an engineering observation of an elevated purge temperature within the booster engine. UP Aerospace has successfully conducted a hypersonic rocket launch at White Sands Missile Range. Axiom’s Ax-4 mission to the international space station is aiming to launch no earlier than Thursday, June 19, and more.
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June 14, 2025 • 28 mins
AIAA has a new CEO and a new logo. The brand refresh represents a commitment to breaking barriers and pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. The new image, inspired by the Bell X-1, which broke the sound barrier, signifies AIAA's dedication to fostering collaboration, driving technological advancements, and inspiring the next generation of aerospace pioneers. Find out more from Clay Mowry.
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June 13, 2025 • 18 mins
Expect delays on the Space Force’s Next-Gen OPIR satellite. NATO awards a seven figure contract to Planet Labs. EU clears SES’s $3.1 billion dollar bid for Intelsat. And, more.
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We are joined by NASASpaceflight.com with the Space Traffic Report.
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