T-Minus Space Daily

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T-Minus Space Daily from N2K CyberWire delivers critical daily 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. We cover the news of the day and regularly feature experts covering space’s role in critical infrastructure and national security, space operations and intelligence, data and cybersecurity in space, domestic and international space policy and regulation, space law, and space-enabled scientific research. Find out more at space.n2k.com.

  1. Building the next space network.

    3H AGO

    Building the next space network.

    Intuitive Machines (IM) selects Dcubed solar arrays to power their space data network satellites. XRComm and SpinLaunch are collaborating to advance testing, performance analytics, and system readiness across the emerging 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) ecosystem. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new national space strategy, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading Dcubed Solar Arrays Selected to Power Intuitive Machines’ First Space Data Network Satellite XRComm and SpinLaunch Partner to Advance Innovation in 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Space no longer peaceful, President Macron set to say in new space strategy review- Euronews U-Space closes a 24 million euros series A to expand into the global smallsat constellation market 'This all must end now.' NASA lab closures at Goddard Space Flight Center under Congressional scrutiny Space Coast shatters launch record with 94th liftoff of the year G4 (Severe) Watch in Effect for 12 November- NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min
  2. Transitioning from service to civilian life.

    1D AGO

    Transitioning from service to civilian life.

    Lieutenant Rob Sarver and Alex Gendzier are the authors of Warrior to Civilian: The Field Manual for the Hero's Journey, the definitive guide to transition to civilian life for veterans and their spouses and families. The book aims to provide actionable advice to veterans looking for work, while coaching those in hiring positions to give veterans the fair shake they deserve after serving our country. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
  3. Europe pushes forward in the direct-to-device space race.

    2D AGO

    Europe pushes forward in the direct-to-device space race.

    Vodafone is partnering with AST SpaceMobile to establish a Europe-led satellite constellation to provide satellite-to-smartphone, direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity for commercial and government applications. Chinese commercial space company Galactic Energy said a launch mission for one of its Ceres-1 rockets failed 10 minutes after lift off. China’s Institute of Mechanics’ Sky Flight Science and Technology Centre has unveiled new in-space infrastructure, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Parker Wishik, Senior Communications Specialist at The Aerospace Corporation, is joined by Colin Macleod, Head of UK Space Regulation, UK Civil Aviation Authority, Matt Archer, Director of Launch, UK Space Agency, and David Sandy, Managing Director, The Aerospace Corporation UK Ltd. Selected Reading China's Galactic Energy says Ceres-1 rocket launch failed- Reuters China joins space factory race against US with breakthrough in inflatable module tech Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile to set up Europe-led satellite constellation- Reuters RTX's Raytheon, Avio sign MoU to establish new solid rocket motor facility in the U.S. New Glenn Mission NG-2 IonQ and the University of Chicago Sign Landmark Agreement to Establish IonQ Center for Engineering and Science to Accelerate Quantum Research and Commercialization Europe wants to make space food out of thin air and astronaut pee Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min
  4.  The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program.

    4D AGO

     The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program.

    Defense contractors, including space industry companies who are doing work with the Department of Defense, have requirements in their contracts right now to implement cybersecurity requirements to various degrees.  Those requirements have been in contracts for a very long time. Unfortunately, there has never been a mechanism in those contracts to make contractors prove that they're doing those things. And over the years, there have been multiple instances where the DOD has paid the price as a result of their contractors being compromised.  That’s about to change. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program comes into effect on November 10, 2025. Find out more about the requirements from Jacob Horne, Chief Cybersecurity Evangelist at Summit 7. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
  5. The FAA imposes a launch curfew on space flight.

    5D AGO

    The FAA imposes a launch curfew on space flight.

    The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order that prohibits commercial space launches and reentries during peak daytime hours. The launch of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas 5 carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 mission is scrubbed for a second night in a row. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has introduced his first federal budget which includes C$182.6m ($130M) over three years for the defence ministry to establish capability for space launches, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com. Selected Reading Emergency Order Establishing Operating Limitations on the Use of Navigable Airspace - FAA Issue with Atlas 5 booster liquid oxygen vent valve causes second scrub of ViaSat-3 F2 launch – Spaceflight Now Six takeaways from Canada's federal budget Planet Signs 8-Figure Contract Renewal with International Defense and Intelligence Customer Craig Technologies to Support KBR Inc. on NASA’s Human Health and Performance Contract 2 (HHPC II) BlackSky Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results SES Delivers Solid 9 Months and Q3 2025 Results Redwire Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results From Space to Earth: Margaritaville Unveils Mission Patch to Support ISS National Lab Research Projects HyPrSpace and ATMOS Space Cargo Sign MoU to Advance European Launch and Return Logistics Infrastructure NASA Awards Funding to Spectral Sciences and Sceye to Advance Climate Monitoring and Sustainable Resource Management from the Stratosphere Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D™ Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  6. 6D AGO

    SpaceX to buy more spectrum.

    EchoStar says it will sell a set of wireless spectrum licenses to SpaceX for about $2.6 billion in exchange for stock in the space startup. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the ordinary shares of Orbit Technologies Ltd for $356.3 million. Reflex Aerospace has closed a €50 million Series A funding round, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Yanni Barghouty, Co-founder and CEO of Cosmic Shielding Corporation. You can connect with Yanni on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Cosmic Shielding Corporation on their website. Selected Reading EchoStar to sell more spectrum licenses to SpaceX for $2.6 billion- Reuters Kratos to acquire Orbit Technologies - Intelligence Community News Reflex Aerospace Secures Record €50 Million Series A Record-Breaking Optical Power Beaming Proves Path to Scalable Power Grid for Space   Portal unveils Starburst, an ESPA-class rapid-maneuverability spacecraft, and announces Starburst-1 mission on SpaceX in Q4 2026 Firefly Aerospace Closes Acquisition of SciTec National Security Technology Company Starlab Names Leidos as Primary Assembly, Integration and Testing Provider Ecosmic partners with ESA to validate SAFE on Agency satellites Raytheon UK awarded UK Space Agency contract to deliver orbital analyst capability- RTX ispace selected for Japan’s Space Strategy Fund project Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  7. NOV 5

    Powering up space-based AI data centers.

    Google Research is detailing a new research initiative they're calling Project Suncatcher, the blueprints for a constellation of solar-powered satellites carrying Tensor Processing Units to operate as space-based AI data centers. US President Donald Trump has renominated Jared Isaacman to become Administrator of NASA after withdrawing his initial nomination just this past May. China’s crewed spacecraft Shenzhou‑20, docked at the Tiangong space station since April 24th, has unfortunately had its return to Earth postponed. And, more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading Exploring a space-based, scalable AI infrastructure system design Trump renominates Musk ally Jared Isaacman to run NASA months after withdrawal SEALSQ, WISeKey and Swiss Armed Forces advance quantum-secure satellite security  Our October 14 show: Are satellites vulnerable to eavesdropping?  China's Shenzhou-20 return mission delayed due to space debris impact- Reuters  ESA - Sentinel-1D and Ariane 6 ready for liftoff Rocket Lab - 'The Nation God Navigates' Launch Astronomer captures 2 meteors slamming into the moon (video) | Space Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.   Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    17 min
  8. Intuitive Machines’ prime moves in space.

    NOV 4

    Intuitive Machines’ prime moves in space.

    Intuitive Machines (IM) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lanteris Space Systems (Lanteris), formerly Maxar Space Systems, for $800 million. The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) has warned the European Commission (EC) that the EU Space Act initiative is doomed to be uncompetitive globally and will put a drag on America’s industry as well. The UK House of Lords has published The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out report, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is John Wensveen, President of International Space University.  You can connect with John on LinkedIn, and learn more about the AI in Space course on their website. Selected Reading Intuitive Machines to Acquire Lanteris Space Systems, Creating the Next-Generation Commercial, Civil, and National Security Space Prime Progressive Policy Institute's Filing with the European Commission Regarding the EU Space Act The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out ESA - Sentinel-1D and Ariane 6 ready for liftoff Varda and United Semiconductors Announce Joint Development Agreement ‘Global perspective’ key to moving humanity forward in space- UN News Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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T-Minus Space Daily from N2K CyberWire delivers critical daily 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. We cover the news of the day and regularly feature experts covering space’s role in critical infrastructure and national security, space operations and intelligence, data and cybersecurity in space, domestic and international space policy and regulation, space law, and space-enabled scientific research. Find out more at space.n2k.com.

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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
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