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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 GuestOur guest today is artist Tim Gagnon. You can connect with Tim on LinkedIn, and see more of his work on his website.Selected ReadingESA - Signed and sealed: Envision can move towards constructionScottish rocket launch boost to get Britain back into space race - GOV.UKPlanet lands $230 million contract for Pelican imagery satellitesPlanet Signs Deal with European Space Agency (ESA), Joining the Copernicus Contributing Missions- Business WireTrump, Musk suggest sped-up return of NASA astronauts, but details scarce- ReutersSpace debris seen burning up over West Michigan skiesWhat time is Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket 'moon gravity' launch on Jan. 28? Here's how to watch live- SpaceShenzhou-19 crew extends greetings from China Space Station - CGTN2024 ISS National Lab Annual Report Highlights Momentum in Space-Based R&DT-Minus Crew SurveyWe 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

Executive order issued by President Trump to establish the “Iron Dome for America.” European Union calls for a "European Space Shield". US Space Force is rumored to be reducing their 2026 budget for in-space mobility. The Aerospace Corporation and Google are collaborating on space weather forecasting. 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 GuestOur guest today is Lars Hoffman, Vice President of Government Sales at Blue Origin. You can connect with Lars on LinkedIn, and learn more about Blue Origin on their website.Selected ReadingPrioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness (The White House)EU space commissioner calls for ‘European Space Shield’ (POLITICO)Space Force zeroed out funding for in-space mobility in FY26 budget request: Sources (Breaking Defense)The Aerospace Corporation and Google Public Sector Join Forces to Revolutionize Space Weather Forecasting with AI (PR Newswire)India's space agency completes 1st Gaganyaan astronaut crew capsule (Space.com)GITAI Successfully Completes Space Demonstration of In-House Developed 16U Satellite (GITAI)Sen launches 4K livestream of Earth and space (Sen) T-Minus Crew SurveyWe 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

JAXA and IT company NEC have performed the world's fastest optical communication between satellites in geostationary orbit. Blue Origin’s New Shepard to launch on Tuesday, January 28 for the 29th mission which will aim to mimic lunar gravity. Israel has reached an agreement with NASA to include the first Israeli female astronaut in a future space mission, 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 GuestOur guest today is Astronaut Dr. Sian "Leo" Proctor. You can connect with Sian on LinkedIn, and find out more about the Proctor Foundation for Art and Science on their website.Selected ReadingWorld’s First Successful Transmission of Huge Volume Mission Data Using 1.5 μm Optical Inter-Satellite Communication- JAXA and NEC's Initiatives in Optical Communication in Space (JAXA)New Shepard’s 29th Mission Will Fly 30 Payloads, Mimic the Moon’s Gravity (Blue Origin)Israeli female astronaut will go to space with NASA, minister announces (YNET News)SPACECENT breaks ground on Space Campus project in CENTCOM AOR- United States Space Force (Space Force) NICER Status Update (NASA)AAS Statement on Obtrusive Space Advertising (American Astronomical Society)T-Minus Crew SurveyWe 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

Our guest today is John Neal, Executive Director of the Space Industry Council at the US Chamber of Commerce. John walks us through how his many career pivots have put him in the best position to support space companies on Capitol Hill.You can connect with John on LinkedIn, and learn more about the US Chamber of Commerce on their 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 SurveyWe 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

NASA selects nine companies to study supporting long-term lunar exploration. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has tasked the Space Professionals Partnership (SPPL) to investigate Post Mission Disposal Options in the Cislunar environment. Estonia to host the European Space Agency’s new cybersecurity testing ground, 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 GuestElysia Segal from NASASpaceflight.com brings us the Space Traffic Report.Selected ReadingNASA Invests in Artemis Studies to Support Long-Term Lunar ExplorationSpace Professionals Partnership win Cislunar Post Mission Disposal StudyESA - Estonia to host Europe's new space cybersecurity testing groundAST SpaceMobile Announces Pricing of Private Offering of $400.0 Million of Convertible Senior Notes Due 2032BlackSky Ships First Gen-3 Satellite for Expected Launch in February- Business Wireispace Receives Telemetry from Deep Space Radiation ProbeBlue Ghost Mission 1: Live UpdatesEuropean Launch Startups Send Open Letter to ESA Outlining Key PrioritiesFundraiser by Jonathan McDowell : Fund Jonathan's Space Report Library Transition T-Minus Crew SurveyWe 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

NASA’s acting Administrator removes DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility) programs from the US Space Agency. The UK’s Blue Abyss has signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Glenn Research Center to accelerate advancements in commercial space training, research, and infrastructure development. Eutelsat and NIGCOMSAT to launch satellite services in Nigeria, 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 GuestOur guest today is Giovanni Di Antonio, ENAC Technological Innovation Director You can connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Global Spaceport Alliance on their website.Selected ReadingNASA moves swiftly to end DEI programs, ask employees to “report” violations - Ars TechnicaBlue Abyss Partners with NASA Glenn Research CenterEutelsat Partners with NIGCOMSAT to Launch LEO Satellite Services in Nigeria- Business WireThales Alenia Space Will Contribute to NASA's Surface Biology and Geology Earth Observation MissionRocket Lab to Launch Global Wildfire Detection and Monitoring Mission for OroraTech - Business WireSpace Florida Announces 2025 Space Transportation Call for ProjectsNASA Day of RemembranceT-Minus Crew SurveyWe 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

Bill Nelson steps down as NASA Administrator as US President Donald Trump begins his second term. Rocket Lab schedules its first launch of 2025 with a dedicated mission for Kineis. Karman Space and Defense has filed a registration statement for a proposed initial public offering, 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 GuestOur guest today is Patrick O’Neill, Public Affairs and Outreach Lead at the International Space Station US National Laboratory.You can connect with Patrick on LinkedIn, and learn more about the ISS National Lab on their website.Selected ReadingBill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term- SpaceRocket Lab Schedules Next Electron Launch for Constellation Operator Kinéis- Business WireKarman Announces Filing of Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public OfferingNASA Welcomes Finland as Newest Artemis Accords SignatoryNASA Opens New Challenge to Support Climate-Minded Business ModelsFlexential Links Up with Lonestar to Support First Commercial Data Center in SpaceExclusive: Trump likely to axe space council after SpaceX lobbying, sources say- ReutersExplore Deep Space Without Leaving HomeT-Minus Crew SurveyWe 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

US President Trump takes office vowing to ‘pursue our manifest destiny into the stars’ and aims to plant a US flag on Mars. Taikonauts on the Tiangong Space Station conducted the world’s first in-orbit demonstration of artificial photosynthesis technology, producing oxygen, as well as the ingredients necessary for rocket fuel. China launches its first commercial rocket of 2025, 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 GuestOur guest today is Daniel Fox, Founder of the Future of Space.You can connect with Daniel on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Future of Space on their website.Selected ReadingSpace stocks jump after Trump vows to ‘pursue our manifest destiny into the stars’ - MarketWatchChina’s Tiangong research generates oxygen, rocket fuel in major space exploration leapCERES-1 Soars: China's first commercial rocket launch of 2025 - CGTNAxiom Space, TUA to Explore Supply Chain Opportunities for the Turkish Space Industry EcosystemRedwire Announces Acquisition of Edge Autonomy; Transformational Transaction Creates a Multi-Domain, Scaled and Profitable Space and Defense Tech CompanyGeneral Atomics Successfully Tests Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactor Fuel at NASA Marshall Space Flight CenterCanadian Space Agency Awards Over $970,000 to QEYnet for Quantum Key Distribution TechnologyTurks and Caicos officials say SpaceX debris littered islands but no injuries reported Scientists call on UN to help solve Earth's space junk problemT-Minus Crew SurveyWe 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

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.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 GuestOur guests are artists Benediktas Gylys and Maria Lanas.T-Minus Crew SurveyWe 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

You can learn more about AWS in Orbit at space.n2k.com/aws.Our guests today are Giacomo Gatto, Partner at McKinsey & Company, London and Joy Fasnacht, Principal Solutions Architect at AWS for Aerospace and Satellite.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 ReadingAWS Aerospace and SatelliteAudience SurveyWe want to hear from you! Please complete our short 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