T-Minus Space Daily

In this engaging discussion, Charles Statkin, founder of The Wonder Mission, shares his passion for preserving Robert Goddard's legacy, known as the father of modern rocketry. He recounts discovering Goddard's incredible contributions at Clark University and even purchasing his house to save it from destruction. Statkin outlines plans for a national centennial celebration that will elevate new scientists and educators. He discusses Goddard’s visionary ideas like solar power and ion propulsion, emphasizing the importance of dreaming big and learning from failure for the next generation.

Should space be designated as critical infrastructure? What are the threats we’re facing in space for cybersecurity? We tackle these questions with our guest Jake Braun, former White House Principal Deputy National Cyber Director and chairman of DEF CON Franklin. You can connect with Jake on LinkedIn. 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

The Aerospace Corporation presented ‘Space Governance: Policy and Regulatory Frameworks’ at the Caribbean Space Summit, exploring how Puerto Rico can become a leader in the commercial space industry through smart policy. Here is part of their conversation with the UK Space Agency and UK Space Regulator at the Civil Aviation Authority. 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 Lori Gordon, Systems Director at The Aerospace Corporation is joined by Matthew Archer, Director of Launch at the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and Colin Macleod, Head of UK Space Regulator at the UK Civil Aviation Authority. 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

A new report out of ETH Zürich that sheds light on a spike in cyber activity targeting space-related organizations during the Gaza War. A Soyuz rocket has been rolled out to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to begin counting down to a Thanksgiving Day liftoff. South Korea’s Nuri rocket is scheduled to lift off at approximately 12:55 am on Thursday, according to the Korea Aerospace Administration, 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 New Report Warns Space Sector Faces Rising Cyber Threats Amid Modern Conflicts - Orbital Today Soyuz Rocket Rolls Out as Cygnus Parks Away from Station - NASA First nighttime Nuri rocket launch creates excitement throughout Jeolla as local businesses benefit Professor Chan Heum Park's Team at Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital Sends Their Self-Developed "BioCabinet" to Space Aboard Nuri Rocket AST SpaceMobile Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Both Texas and Florida, Accelerates Next-Generation BlueBird Production Intuitive Machines Expands Manufacturing Capabilities at Houston Spaceport Supporting Growing Space Infrastructure Programs Vast and the Colombian Space Agency Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Advance Space Cooperation in Latin America Vast and the Maldives Space Research Organisation Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Engage Republic of Maldives Space Industry  Spire Global’s Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder Completes Environmental Testing BlackSky Quickly Delivers First Very High-Resolution Images from Third Gen-3 Satellite Less Than 24 Hours Following Launch Amentum Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results 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

In this insightful conversation, Greg Gillinger, Senior VP for Strategy & Development at Integrity ISR, shares his expert analysis on recent space developments. He discusses China's recent uncrewed Shenzhou docking with the Tiangong Space Station and its implications for crew safety. Gillinger also covers NASA's shift to uncrewed missions in the Starliner contract and the Space Force's new contracts for space interceptors. Additionally, he delves into China's LEO satellite activities, highlighting their strategic maneuvers in comparison to Starlink and Kuiper.

Join Dave Bittner, host of The CyberWire, and Brandon Karpf, a cybersecurity executive at NTT, as they dive into the intriguing world of GPS spoofing. They explore the origins and critical importance of GPS in maritime navigation. The duo highlights increasing regional spoofing incidents and differentiates between various jamming techniques. With rising operational risks, they discuss the need for robust solutions like navigation message authentication while also pondering innovative alternatives like quantum and inertial navigation systems.

The new Netflix movie A House of Dynamite, chronicles what happens when the unthinkable unfolds. How realistic is it? We ask the movie’s advisor and expert, Lieutenant General Daniel Karbler (Ret.). 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

Blue Origin has announced a series of upgrades to New Glenn designed to increase payload performance and launch cadence. SpaceX’s Starship booster 18  suffered a mishap which caused significant damage during static testing. A Falcon 9 mission to launch new Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit marked the 100th launch from Florida’s space coast this year, 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 New Glenn Update- Blue Origin Falcon 9 Starlink mission marks 100th launch of the year from Florida’s Space Coast – Spaceflight Now ESA - The European Astronaut Centre is expanding UK backs next-generation satellite communications with £6.9 million investment - GOV.UK Extreme environmental tolerance and space survivability of the moss, Physcomitrium patens: iScience Starlab, Developer of Commercial Space Stations, Secures Strategic Investment from Janus Henderson UP Aerospace Carries LANL Payloads To Suborbital Space At Spaceport America Maritime Launch Completes Second Successful Suborbital Demonstration from Spaceport Nova Scotia Launching T-Minus Engineering’s Barracuda Vehicle Extreme environmental tolerance and space survivability of the moss, Physcomitrium patens: iScience 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

In this episode, Derek Harris, Head of Business Development at Skyrora, dives into the innovative world of large-format 3D printing for space applications. He shares insights on Skyrora's cutting-edge projects, including the use of tanbium alloys that promise enhanced performance with their superior tensile strength and heat resistance. Derek emphasizes the critical role of new materials in reducing costs and weights, potentially transforming space propulsion technologies in the near future.

Germany rolls out a bold space security strategy aimed at deterring threats and boosting debris management. Canada steps up its game with a hefty $528.5 million investment in the European Space Agency to enhance R&D opportunities. PowerBank Corporation teams up with Orbit AI to create an innovative Orbital Cloud integrating cutting-edge technologies. Plus, scientists discover a new lunar crater, adding a fresh chapter to our understanding of the moon. Exciting advancements are shaping the future of space exploration!