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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 GuestOur 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 officeESA Space Environment Report 2024Thales Alenia Space and Magellium Artal Group chosen for DIANE, a project demonstrating an orbital capture and inspection serviceDetecting and measuring ground movements from space: e-GEOS leading the European projectChina launches new observation satellite for BRI, national defense - CGTNWhat’s Happening in Space Policy July 21-27, 2024GE Aerospace and Kratos Partner on Small Affordable EnginesUS Air Force awards $15M Synthetic Aperture RADAR Satellite System Capabilities contract- G2X DefenseLunar-Optimized, Ultra-Light Cable Transmits Power- AstroboticNASA’s Curiosity rover makes its ‘most unexpected’ find on Mars- CNNT-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 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 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

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 GuestOur 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 ReadingThe 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 BerkowitzIntuitive Machines Finalizes Landing Site for Sold-out IM-2 Lunar Prospecting MissionPolaris Dawn crew completes final series of EVA spacesuit testingRocket Lab Launch Update- Business WireMomentus Announces Convertible Note, Loans, and Successful Completion of Annual Meeting- Business WireL3Harris Announces Quarterly Dividend- Business WireSpace Firms Seek to Recruit SpaceX Workers Hurt by Musk’s Plan to Move to Texas - BloombergNASA, Boeing Complete Starliner Engine Testing, Continue AnalysisNASA Space ROS Sim Summer Sprint ChallengeUS Space Force Prepares Jammers to Blunt Russia, China Satellites - BloombergSpace Force OKs 'trial' software to vet commercial, foreign space monitoring data - Breaking Defensehttps://www.spaceappschallenge.org/nasa-space-apps-2024/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 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 GuestOur 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 ReadingNASA Ends VIPER Project, Continues Moon ExplorationLeadership Change at FireflyAstra Announces Closing of Take-Private TransactionSpace Foundation Announces $570B Space Economy in 2023, Driven by Steady Private and Public Sector GrowthLeidos Wins $476M NASA Cargo Mission Support Contract- WashingtonExecHawkEye 360 Awarded SBIR Phase II Contract to Enhance National DefenseHow NASA and SpaceX will bring down the space station when it's retired- AP NewsCivilian Guardians participate in ‘Azimuth’ aerospace missions trainingHRP-C New Glenn flight preparations in focus, Stoke Space moving in, SpaceX fleet in port at the Cape - NASASpaceFlight.comRocket scientist. Engineer. Mogul. Meet 10 US Olympians with super impressive résumésT-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

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 GuestOur 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 ReadingElon Musk says SpaceX and X move to Texas due to California trans lawSpaceX says it's ready to resume launches after a failed mission from the Central Coast | KCLURiyadh And Washington Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership In The Field Of SpaceLeoLabs Selected to Support the United Kingdom's First Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Satellite in Low Earth OrbitRamon.Space Expands into the UK to Revolutionize Space Computing and Communication SystemsDhruva 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 AmbassadorAfrica is doubling down on its space ambitions -CNNWhat do we gain from going back to the Moon?The Race for Space-Based Solar Power- WIREDAstronaut gives honest TripAdvisor review of living in space- KTLAT-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

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 GuestOur 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 ReadingIntroducing Ramses, ESA’s mission to asteroid ApophisESA - Juice’s lunar-Earth flyby: all you need to knowItaly's Leonardo working with Thales, Airbus on new space strategySpace 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 worldKBR to Acquire LinQuest, Expanding Technical Capabilities Across Air, Space and Digital DomainsAstrobotic’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 LineEXPAND accelerator launches to propel Israeli tech to the forefront of NASA's Artemis- CtechChina's telecom satellite APSTAR-6E begins operational services - CGTNScientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorersWork with us as Head of Future Air and Space — Spaceport CornwallNASA Transmits Hip-Hop Song to Deep Space for First TimeT-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

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 GuestOur 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 ReadingSpanish 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- ReutersLargest balloon ever launched from Esrange - SSC - Swedish Space CorporationBAE Systems selected to research next-generation stable optical system for NASA's Habitable Worlds ObservatoryAFLCMC contract awarded for two satellites to build on existing weather data constellationMorocco to acquire Israeli spy satellite worth $1 bln- media- ReutersAgreement between ISA and the Texas Association of Business to enhance Space CollaborationMBRSC and Dubai Health sign agreement to elevate astronaut health and space healthcare innovationNew Sierra Space Partners Accelerate Effort to Bring Dream Chaser® Spaceplane to JapanNASA to Commemorate 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon LandingU.S. Plan To Crash Space Station Is Condemned By Space Agency LeadersHow we protected the UK and space in June 2024 - GOV.UKVivid Portrait of Interacting Galaxies Marks Webb’s Second Anniversary - NASA ScienceT-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

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 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

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffered a second stage engine failure while in orbit, causing a loss of the vehicle entirely. China’s iSpace suffered another launch failure resulting in the loss of three satellites. Air Marshal Paul Godfrey of the UK Royal Air Force is joining the US Space Staff as Assistant CSO for Future Concepts and Partnerships, 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 GuestOur guest today is Holly Pascal, NASA Engineer and founder of the Women’s Aerospace Network.You can connect with Holly on LinkedIn and learn more about the Women’s Aerospace Network on their website.Selected ReadingFalcon 9 suffers upper stage engine failure - SpaceNewsChina’s iSpace Hyperbola-1 rocket fails soon after launch, losing 3 weather satellitesChina targets its first planetary defense test missionKapustin Yar Is Russia’s Main Space Test Site. Ukraine Just Droned It.Space Force announces space staff, international partnershipNATO countries move to strengthen ability to collect, share space-based data- DefenseScoopSweden’s first defence and security space strategy - Government.seDawn Aerospace’s Rocket-Powered Aircraft, Certified for Supersonic FlightScout Space Selected to Join DARPA’s BRIDGES Consortium for Space SuperiorityCygnus cargo spacecraft departs the ISS for a fiery re-entry in Earth's atmosphere- SpaceSpaceX Dropped Space Junk on My Neighbor’s Farm. Here’s What Happened Next- Scientific AmericanSpaceX’s Assault on a Fragile Habitat: Four Takeaways From Our Investigation - The New York TimesSpecial Aerospace Services (SAS) Welcomes Andy Crocker as New Vice President of Business Development45 Years Ago: Skylab Reenters Earth’s Atmosphere - NASAT-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

Private equity firm AE Industrial partners is closing its third private equity fund, with $1.28 billion in total financing going to five organizations and three add-on investments across the national security, aerospace and industrial services industries. Munich based Alpine Space Ventures have closed a $184 million funding round making them the largest first-time VC fund dedicated to space globally. X-Bow Systems has raised over $70 million in a Series B Funding Round, 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 GuestOur guest today is Jaydee Dyess, Director of Test Operations at Agile Space Industries.You can connect with Jaydee on LinkedIn and learn more about Agile Space Industries on their website.Selected ReadingAE Industrial Partners Closes Fund III with $1.28 Billion in Capital Commitments- Business WireAlpine Space Ventures close first fund to grow the space economy on both sides of the pondX-Bow Raises More Than $70 Million Series B to Accelerate Expansion of Hypersonic and Solid Rocket Motor TechnologiesBooz Allen Fuels Automation in Space- Business WireD-Orbit Expands Its Presence in the US Market Via D-Orbit USAGUIDENT Receives Space Florida Grant to Add Low-Latency Satellite Connectivity to its Autonomous Vehicle Remote Monitoring ServiceNASA Deputy Administrator Strengthens Ties in Japan, Republic of KoreaRocket Lab Sets Launch Window For Next Capella Space Mission From Launch Complex 1- Business WireBengaluru firm building 'expandable space habitat', in talks with Musk’s SpaceX- India News‘6-billion light years away’: James Webb Space Telescope discovers an exoplanet that resembles a jewelled ringT-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