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  • The UK invests in future space innovation.

    The UK invests in future space innovation.
    Jul 22 2024
    The UK Space Agency has announced a £33 million boost for national space programs. The European Space Agency’s Space Debris Office has published its annual Space Environment Report. The French space agency CNES and Bpifrance have selected a Thales Alenia Space-led consortium, along with Magellium Artal Group, to demonstrate an in-orbit capture and inspection service, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is David Vargas, Founder of Astranavem. You can connect with David on LinkedIn, and learn more about Astranavem on their page. Selected Reading £33 million boost for national space programme - GOV.UK 'The race is on!': British aerospace firm Orbex ready for liftoff after opening London office ESA Space Environment Report 2024 Thales Alenia Space and Magellium Artal Group chosen for DIANE, a project demonstrating an orbital capture and inspection service Detecting and measuring ground movements from space: e-GEOS leading the European project China launches new observation satellite for BRI, national defense - CGTN What’s Happening in Space Policy July 21-27, 2024 GE Aerospace and Kratos Partner on Small Affordable Engines US Air Force awards $15M Synthetic Aperture RADAR Satellite System Capabilities contract- G2X Defense Lunar-Optimized, Ultra-Light Cable Transmits Power- Astrobotic NASA’s Curiosity rover makes its ‘most unexpected’ find on Mars- CNN 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
  • THE MOONS SYMPHONY.

    THE MOONS SYMPHONY.
    Jul 20 2024
    Our guest today is Amanda Lee Falkenberg, composer of THE MOONS SYMPHONY. The symphony presents an unparalleled fusion of visuals and music, celebrating the convergence of music and science to vividly portray past, present, and future lunar explorations. The music Incorporates the perspectives of astronauts into a musical voyage through our galaxy. THE MOONS SYMPHONY, coupled with its planetary message, is destined to grace concert halls, open-air arenas, and planetariums across the globe. You can connect with Amanda on LinkedIn, learn more about The Moons Symphony on her website and find out about the latest performance in Chicago by checking out the Breaking Barriers Festival Schedule. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Audience 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. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Vulnerabilities in space.

    Vulnerabilities in space.
    Jul 19 2024
    The National Security Space Association's independent think tank, The Moorman Center for Space Studies, has released a report called "America's Asymmetric Vulnerability to Navigation Warfare: Leadership and Strategic Direction Needed to Mitigate Significant Threats." Intuitive Machines has finalized the IM-2 mission landing region ahead of its sold-out second mission. Rocket Lab’s next Electron launch will move to a later date at the request of mission partner Capella Space, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Yanni Barghouty, CEO and Cofounder of Cosmic Shield Corporation. You can connect with Yanni on LinkedIn and learn more about Cosmic Shield on their website. Selected Reading The Moorman Center for Space Studies, the National Security Space Association's independent think tank, releases a report entitled, "America's Asymmetric Vulnerability to Navigation Warfare: Leadership and Strategic Direction Needed to Mitigate Significant Threats" authored by Marc Berkowitz Intuitive Machines Finalizes Landing Site for Sold-out IM-2 Lunar Prospecting Mission Polaris Dawn crew completes final series of EVA spacesuit testing Rocket Lab Launch Update- Business Wire Momentus Announces Convertible Note, Loans, and Successful Completion of Annual Meeting- Business Wire L3Harris Announces Quarterly Dividend- Business Wire Space Firms Seek to Recruit SpaceX Workers Hurt by Musk’s Plan to Move to Texas - Bloomberg NASA, Boeing Complete Starliner Engine Testing, Continue Analysis NASA Space ROS Sim Summer Sprint Challenge US Space Force Prepares Jammers to Blunt Russia, China Satellites - Bloomberg Space Force OKs 'trial' software to vet commercial, foreign space monitoring data - Breaking Defense https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/nasa-space-apps-2024/ 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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    32 mins
  • NASA takes a bite out of VIPER.

    NASA takes a bite out of VIPER.
    Jul 18 2024
    NASA has announced its intent to discontinue development of its VIPER project. Firefly Aerospace’s Board of Directors have announced that Bill Weber is no longer serving as CEO of the company, effective immediately. Astra Space has announced the successful closing of its take-private transaction, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guests today are Christina Korp and Nicole Stott. You can find out more about their Space for a Better World Aim Higher Projects on the website. Selected Reading NASA Ends VIPER Project, Continues Moon Exploration Leadership Change at Firefly Astra Announces Closing of Take-Private Transaction Space Foundation Announces $570B Space Economy in 2023, Driven by Steady Private and Public Sector Growth Leidos Wins $476M NASA Cargo Mission Support Contract- WashingtonExec HawkEye 360 Awarded SBIR Phase II Contract to Enhance National Defense How NASA and SpaceX will bring down the space station when it's retired- AP News Civilian Guardians participate in ‘Azimuth’ aerospace missions training HRP-C New Glenn flight preparations in focus, Stoke Space moving in, SpaceX fleet in port at the Cape - NASASpaceFlight.com Rocket scientist. Engineer. Mogul. Meet 10 US Olympians with super impressive résumés 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
  • Texas hold ‘em at SpaceX.

    Texas hold ‘em at SpaceX.
    Jul 17 2024
    SpaceX has announced that the company will be moving its headquarters from California to Texas. The US and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a strategic cooperation agreement on civil space research and exploration. LeoLabs has been selected to support the launch and operations of the UK Space Command's Project Tyche by delivering space tracking and monitoring, and collision avoidance services, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Dan Dumbacher, CEO of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). You can connect with Dan on LinkedIn and learn more about AIAA’s ASCEND on their website. Selected Reading Elon Musk says SpaceX and X move to Texas due to California trans law SpaceX says it's ready to resume launches after a failed mission from the Central Coast | KCLU Riyadh And Washington Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership In The Field Of Space LeoLabs Selected to Support the United Kingdom's First Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Satellite in Low Earth Orbit Ramon.Space Expands into the UK to Revolutionize Space Computing and Communication Systems Dhruva Space Receives Authorisation from IN-SPACe for Ground Station as a Service (GSaaS) NASA Ships Moon Rocket Stage Ahead of First Crewed Artemis Flight’ Space For Humanity Announces Emily Calandrelli As Cap Ambassador Africa is doubling down on its space ambitions -CNN What do we gain from going back to the Moon? The Race for Space-Based Solar Power- WIRED Astronaut gives honest TripAdvisor review of living in space- KTLA 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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    27 mins
  • Space Jams.

    Space Jams.
    Jul 16 2024
    The European Space Agency (ESA) has started preparatory work for its next planetary defense mission called the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses). US Space Systems Command (SSC) has rolled out its new automated Consolidated Operational Data Archive system (CODA). KBR has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LinQuest Corporation for $737 million, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Music Composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg. You can connect with Amanda on LinkedIn, learn more about The Moons Symphony on her website and find out about the latest performance in Chicago by checking out the Breaking Barriers Festival Schedule. Selected Reading Introducing Ramses, ESA’s mission to asteroid Apophis ESA - Juice’s lunar-Earth flyby: all you need to know Italy's Leonardo working with Thales, Airbus on new space strategy Space System Command’s Consolidated Operational Data Archive (CODA) enters operational trial to provide space operators with reliable commercial and nontraditional sensor data from around the world KBR to Acquire LinQuest, Expanding Technical Capabilities Across Air, Space and Digital Domains Astrobotic’s Mobile Lunar Power Asset Completes Surface Stability Testing Redwire Secures Follow-On Order for Roll-Out Solar Arrays for Thales Alenia Space’s Newest Telecommunications Satellite Product Line EXPAND accelerator launches to propel Israeli tech to the forefront of NASA's Artemis- Ctech China's telecom satellite APSTAR-6E begins operational services - CGTN Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers Work with us as Head of Future Air and Space — Spaceport Cornwall NASA Transmits Hip-Hop Song to Deep Space for First Time 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
  • Happy birthday, Meatball!

    Happy birthday, Meatball!
    Jul 15 2024
    Spanish launcher company PLD Space has signed a €31.2 million euros syndicated loan with Banco Santander, EBN Banco and the Instituto de Crédito Oficial. European aerospace groups Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a tie-up of some space activities as new competition disrupts the sector. NASA launched a large stratospheric balloon from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden to study X-rays in the polar atmosphere, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Kristen Parker, NASA Glenn Research Center’s Director of the Office of Communications. You can connect with Kristen on LinkedIn and learn more about the ‘meatball’ logo on the NASA website. Selected Reading Spanish banks Santander and EBN lead € 31 million financing for PLD Space's MIURA 5 launcher. Airbus and Thales explore tie-up of space activities, sources say- Reuters Largest balloon ever launched from Esrange - SSC - Swedish Space Corporation BAE Systems selected to research next-generation stable optical system for NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory AFLCMC contract awarded for two satellites to build on existing weather data constellation Morocco to acquire Israeli spy satellite worth $1 bln- media- Reuters Agreement between ISA and the Texas Association of Business to enhance Space Collaboration MBRSC and Dubai Health sign agreement to elevate astronaut health and space healthcare innovation New Sierra Space Partners Accelerate Effort to Bring Dream Chaser® Spaceplane to Japan NASA to Commemorate 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing U.S. Plan To Crash Space Station Is Condemned By Space Agency Leaders How we protected the UK and space in June 2024 - GOV.UK Vivid Portrait of Interacting Galaxies Marks Webb’s Second Anniversary - NASA Science 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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    27 mins
  • Rocket testing with Agile Space.

    Rocket testing with Agile Space.
    Jul 13 2024
    Agile Space has over a decade of experience testing and qualifying rocket engines and novel combustion devices. They have conducted more than 8,000 hotfire tests on test stands located at their facility in Durango, CO. Agile Space Industries is committed to producing some of the most accurate and reliable test data available in the industry. They test chemical propulsion engines in ambient or simulated environments from 1 - 26,700 Newtons of thrust. Jaydee Dyess is Agile Space’s Director of Test Operations and shares more details about why test campaigns are important. You can connect with Jaydee on LinkedIn and learn more about Agile Space Industries on their website. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Audience 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. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins