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  • ATMOS, don’t call it a comeback.

    ATMOS, don’t call it a comeback.
    Feb 6 2025
    ATMOS has become the first European company to obtain a re-entry license for its PHOENIX capsule. Spanish defense company Indra agrees to buy 89.7% of satellite operator Hispasat for €725 million. Orbex has signed a new customer agreement with space logistics and transportation company, D-Orbit, 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 Amolak Badesha is the CEO and co-founder of Orbital Composites. You can connect with Amolak on LinkedIn, and learn more about Orbital Composites on their website. Selected Reading ATMOS to Attempt Space Re-Entry with PHOENIX Capsule on SpaceX Flight Spain's defence company Indra buys satellite operator Hispasat | Reuters Kremlin replaces Russian space boss after tenure scarred by failed moonshot | Reuters Astrolab's FLIP rover joins Astrobotic's Griffin-1 to the Moon U.S., Japan launch the QZSS-HP in first bilateral national security space cooperation effort- Yokota Air Base Amentum Secures COSMIC Contract to Enhance NASA's Space Infrastructure- Business Wire NASA Goes Live: First Twitch Stream from Space Station T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. 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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    26 mins
  • EO on the Up-O.

    EO on the Up-O.
    Feb 5 2025
    Japan’s SKY Perfect JSAT confirms that it has contracted Planet Labs to build their low Earth orbit constellation. The US Air Force’s AFWERX has selected a proposal from Momentus to perform an in-space demonstration flight of multispectral sensors for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO). SpaceX launches Maxar’s fifth and sixth WorldView Legion satellites, 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 Dr. David Smith, the CEO at Mojave Air and Space Port. You can find out more about Mojave Air and Space Port on LinkedIn, and on their website. Selected Reading SKY Perfect JSAT and Planet Labs PBCPartner to Build a $230M Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Constellation Momentus Selected by U.S. Air Force for Space Demonstration of Rendezvous Using Low-Cost Multi-Spectral Sensor Suite- Business Wire Maxar Successfully Launches Fifth and Sixth WorldView Legion Satellites- Business Wire ESA and Finland pave the way towards a supersite for Earth observation CNES to Develop Reusable Upper Stage for Heavy-Lift Rocket - European SpaceflightRocket Lab Signs Multi-Launch Contract with iQPS for Four Electron Missions Five Eyes Launch Guidance to Improve Edge Device Security - Infosecurity Magazine Space Foundation Names Emily Calandrelli Recipient of 2025 Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award True Anomaly Appoints Frank Calvelli, Pentagon's First-Ever Dedicated Service Acquisition Executive in Charge of Military Space Programs, to its Board of Directors Grand Canyons Of The Moon T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. 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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    25 mins
  • Lunar gravity simulated during suborbital NS29 flight.

    Lunar gravity simulated during suborbital NS29 flight.
    Feb 5 2025
    Blue Origin successfully launches the 29th New Shepard Mission (NS29) flying 30 payloads to the Kármán Line. Viasat has been awarded a task order to provide satellite communications (SATCOM) for the US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has selected two companies to share £16 million for new projects to boost UK benefits of satellite constellations, 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 Space Archeologist Dr Beth O’Leary. You can read about the World Monuments Fund and the listing in this article. Selected Reading New Shepard NS-29 Mission Updates- Blue Origin Viasat Wins Task Order Award to Provide U.S. Space Force with Low Earth Orbit Services £16 million for new projects to boost UK benefits of satellite constellations - GOV.UK Thales Alenia Space signs a contract with Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre to develop the Emirates Airlock Module, a critical element of Lunar Gateway NASA Presses Forward Search for VIPER Moon Rover Partner Boeing has now lost $2B on Starliner, but still silent on future plans - Ars Technica ESA - Planet hunter Plato to fly on Ariane 6 New record coming? 5 rockets scheduled to launch in next 24 hours Risk Of Falling Space Junk Hitting A Plane Is Only Increasing T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. 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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    26 mins
  • NASA hits pause on working groups.

    NASA hits pause on working groups.
    Feb 3 2025
    The US Space Agency has paused all analyst and assessment group meetings to review and ensure compliance with presidential actions. A six-person crew from Russia and Belarus have completed a 366-day analog astronaut mission. China completes in-orbit testing of a new power unit, 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 Bailey Reichelt and Jack Shelton bring us the ‘Ask Aegis Space Law” monthly segment. Feel free to email space@n2k.com with your questions for Aegis Space Law. Selected Reading All NASA Planetary Science Analysis/Assessment Groups Paused A year in isolation: 366-day mock moon mission wraps up in Russia- Space China’s power unit for future space missions gets top grades in orbital tests Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser® Spaceplane Successfully Passes NASA Testing Milestone in Preparation for Launch Teledyne Completes Acquisition of Select Aerospace and Defense Electronics Businesses of Excelitas China’s DeepSeek AI signals faster path to space autonomy - SpaceNews Lumen Orbit and Archangel Lightworks Sign MOU to Reshape Earth Observation with Space-Based Data Centres Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and its Subcommittees A 'city-killer' asteroid might hit Earth—how worried should we be? T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. 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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    28 mins
  • Inspiration4 with Dr. Sian “Leo” Proctor.

    Inspiration4 with Dr. Sian “Leo” Proctor.
    Feb 1 2025
    Dr. Sian “Leo” Proctor was the keynote speaker at SpaceCom 2025. We caught up with the Inspiration4 astronaut to find out about her journey into space and how it inspires her art here on Earth. You can find out more about Dr. Proctor on her website. 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 Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. 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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    28 mins
  • Forging ahead with Testbeds and Proving Grounds.

    Forging ahead with Testbeds and Proving Grounds.
    Jan 31 2025
    The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) provides members access to an international federated network of Testbeds and Proving Grounds. AstroForge selects an M-type asteroid named 2022 OB5 for its first mining mission. ISRO marks 100 launches with Wednesday’s liftoff of the GSLV-F15 rocket, carrying the NVS-02 satellite, 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 from NASASpaceflight.com brings us the Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading Space ISAC Enhancing Membership Benefits With Access To New Testbeds And Proving Grounds Network AstroForge selects target for “high risk, seat of the pants” asteroid mission - Ars Technica Isro’s 100th mission from Sriharikota takes off AST SpaceMobile Announces FCC Grant Of Special Temporary Authority (STA) In the United States with Strategic Partners AT&T And Verizon- Business Wire Virgin Galactic Partners with Redwire to Advance Research Capabilities for New Delta Spaceships Federal Register :: Public Inspection: Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Advisory Committee on Excellence in Space Polaris Dawn Mission Selected to Receive 2025 John L. ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration ispace & ispace-U.S. Announce Appointment of New Chairperson and New Chief Executive Officer for ispace-U.S. | ispace 'We can't forget about Ham': Friday marks controversial space exploration milestone T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. 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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    29 mins
  • Europe’s first lunar lander.

    Europe’s first lunar lander.
    Jan 30 2025
    Thales Alenia Space lands a €862mn contract to develop Europe’s first lunar cargo vehicle. The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission agree to partner on European Quantum Communication Infrastructure. The first of the two Airbus-built SpainSat satellites, SpainSat NG-I, successfully launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, 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 is Chris Spagnoletti, Chief Product Officer at Ursa Major. You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn, and find out more about Ursa Major. Selected Reading ESA’s first lunar lander to be built by Thales Alenia Space-led consortium ESA and European Commission to build quantum-secure space communications network Airbus-built SpainSat NG-I satellite successfully launched NASA, Partners to Welcome Fourth Axiom Space Mission to Space Station L3Harris Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results, Initiates 2025 Guidance U.S. Space Force Rapid Capabilities Office selects companies for tech accelerator - SpaceNews SiriusXM’s SXM-9 Satellite Completes In-Orbit Testing and Begins Service- Business Wire Sidus Space Receives FCC Approval for Space-to-Space Data Relay Capability for LizzieSat ™ - Business Wire NASA's Asteroid Bennu Sample Reveals Mix of Life's Ingredients T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. 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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    29 mins
  • ESA’s Envision’ing Venus.

    ESA’s Envision’ing Venus.
    Jan 29 2025
    The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Thales Alenia Space (TAS) to build the Venus-bound Envision spacecraft. Scotland’s Government invests £20 million in UK launch company Orbex. Planet signs a deal with the European Space Agency to join the Copernicus Contributing Missions, 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 artist Tim Gagnon. You can connect with Tim on LinkedIn, and see more of his work on his website. Selected Reading ESA - Signed and sealed: Envision can move towards construction Scottish rocket launch boost to get Britain back into space race - GOV.UK Planet lands $230 million contract for Pelican imagery satellites Planet Signs Deal with European Space Agency (ESA), Joining the Copernicus Contributing Missions- Business Wire Trump, Musk suggest sped-up return of NASA astronauts, but details scarce- Reuters Space debris seen burning up over West Michigan skies What time is Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket 'moon gravity' launch on Jan. 28? Here's how to watch live- Space Shenzhou-19 crew extends greetings from China Space Station - CGTN 2024 ISS National Lab Annual Report Highlights Momentum in Space-Based R&D T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. 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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    31 mins