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Europe returns to autonomous access to space with the successful launch of the Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket. NATO  says it is helping finance a project to use space as an alternative to subsea cables shuttling civilian and military communications across European waters. NASA and Boeing cannot confirm when Starliner will return to Earth, 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 Aerospace Engineer Jill Meyers.You can connect with Jill on LinkedIn and learn more about her work on her website.Selected ReadingESA - Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket powers into spaceESA - Ariane 6 launches SIDLOC: opening up tools for safer spaceExolaunch Successfully Deploys Satellites on Historic Ariane 6 Inaugural Launch, Enhancing European Access to Space- Business WireNATO Backs Effort to Reroute Internet to Space in Event of Subsea Attacks - BloombergMax Polyakov and Noosphere released by U.S. from restrictions imposed before Russian invasion of UkraineScience Committee Leaders Release Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize NASASpaceX rolls Starship Super Heavy booster to launch pad ahead of 5th test flight (video, photos)Aerospacelab selected by MDA SPACE as part of MDA AURORA™ supply chainVirgin Galactic Completes New Spaceship Manufacturing Facility in ArizonaSidus Space Appoints former L3Harris Chief Human Resources Officer, Jeffrey Shuman, to its Board of Directors | Business WireFleet Space's ExoSphere Enhances Barrick Gold's Data-Driven Copper Exploration at Reko DiqScotland’s First Satellite; The Project That Revolutionised The Scottish Space SectorNASA Invites Media to 65th Birthday Celebration for Iconic Logo 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

The long-awaited Ariane 6 is scheduled to make its inaugural launch from Kourou, French Guiana. Gravitics has signed a $125 million contract to expand Axiom Space’s planned space station. Japan’s Space Agency is soliciting proposals as part of a new Space Strategic Fund established by the Japanese government which will offer one trillion yen ($6.2 billion) to Japanese companies to help expand the country’s space industry, 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 Dr. Brien Flewelling, Director of Strategic Program Development at ExoAnalytic Solutions.You can connect with Brien on LinkedIn, and learn more about Exoanalytic Solutions on their website.Selected ReadingESA - Ariane 6 launch: how to watch and what to look out for Space station startup Gravitics lands $125 million order from AxiomAstroscale’s ADRAS-J Conducts First Fly-Around Observation of Space DebrisJAXA | 宇宙戦略基金事業 技術開発課題の公募を開始SpaceX launches Türksat 6A satellite, Turkey’s first domestically-build satellite – Spaceflight NowChina-France astronomical satellite identifies three gamma-ray bursts - CGTNRedwire Developing Advanced Thruster Technology to Offer Reliable, High-Volume Production to Support DoD Small Satellite Supply Chain- Business WireExclusive: Japan must strengthen NATO ties to safeguard global peace, PM says- ReutersCapital Factory to Co-Host Micro Summit on Tech Innovation — and Special Announcement in the Nation’s Capital- Business WireNASA Moon Rocket Stage for Artemis II Moved, Prepped for ShipmentNASA, Boeing Provide Next Update on Space Station Crew Flight TestAI vulnerabilities to space pirates: Cyberattacks in space can threaten life on Earth - Fast CompanyMax Space Appoints Space Program and Operations Veteran Kirsten Whittingham as President- Business WireNew HBO Original Documentary ‘Wild Wild Space’ Features Planet’s Origin Story and Space Industry Trajectory- Business WireT-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 first CHAPEA mission is complete. ESA says the Ariane 6 is go for launch. Polaris Dawn sets a date. 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 GuestsToday’s guests join us to discuss their aerospace fellowships and emphasize the importance of mentorship and paying it forward to help others break into the competitive field of aerospace. We’ve got Hailu Daniel talking about the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship empowering black excellence in aerospace, and Raven Otero-Symphony sharing her experiences with the Brooke Owens Fellowship for exceptional undergraduate women and gender-minority students in aerospace.Selected ReadingCrew of NASA's earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year (Phys.org)Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches Alpha FLTA005 Noise of Summer Mission for NASA (Firefly Aerospace)Boeing to plead guilty to fraud in US probe of fatal 737 MAX crashes (Reuters)ESA - Ariane 6 launch: how to watch and what to look out for (ESA)European Space Agency makes final preparations for inaugural Ariane 6 launch (Spaceflight Now)U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command Issues Solicitation for On Ramp to OSP-4 Launch Contract (Space Systems Command on LinkedIn)ICEYE strengthens cooperation with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on space defense (ICEYE) Polaris Dawn launch announcement (X formerly Twitter) Space Exploration | Science (Sotheby's)Why GPS Is Under Attack (The New York Times)Skyrora launch operator Assessment of Environmental Effects - Civil Aviation AuthorityRAYTRACER announcement about joining AROSE Team that is developing Australia's Lunar Rover - Roo-ver! (LinkedIn)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

Pam Underwood, Director of Spaceports at the Federal Aviation Administration, joins us on T-Minus Deep Space for a special edition all about the global spaceport industry and the FAA’s role to enable safe and sustainable space launch operations.You can follow Pam on LinkedIn.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 Twitter and LinkedIn.Selected ReadingOffice of Spaceports- Federal Aviation Administration    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

Maria Varmazis, N2K host of T-Minus Space Daily, talks with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm and N2K's Simone Petrella, Dr. Heather Monthie, and Jeff Welgan about the 2024 Cyber Talent Study. N2K and WiCyS have come together under a common mission to attract, retain, and advance more women in cybersecurity. Together, we strive to support women throughout their career journey, and secure the future of our industry.  This groundbreaking report leverages skills data from the professional members of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), and offers valuable insights into cybersecurity competencies within the industry. The Cyber Talent Study establishes a new benchmark for understanding the capabilities and potential of women in cybersecurity, and can be used to inform both individual training needs and organizational strategies for career advancement and skills enhancement. Resources: Landing page: WiCyS Partners with N2K to deepen understanding of cyber competencies within the industry. Study Launch article: WiCyS Partners with N2K Networks for Pioneering Cyber Talent Study. Key Takeaways: Outstanding Performance: WiCyS members have demonstrated exceptional performance across several key areas of the NICE Framework, underscoring the importance of WiCyS’s training and development programs. Strategic Insights: Analysis revealed remarkable strengths and areas for development, providing WiCyS with actionable data to tailor future programs and initiatives and ensure its members remain at the forefront of cybersecurity excellence. Actionable Insights for Cybersecurity Workforce Development: The study revealed critical areas for targeted development to enhance cybersecurity workforce readiness. This insight empowers WiCyS to tailor its programs specifically to meet the diverse needs of its members, ensuring all participants are prepared to take on significant roles and lead in the cybersecurity industry. Leadership Readiness Among WiCyS Members: The study highlights that WiCyS members are highly skilled and uniquely prepared for leadership roles within the cybersecurity industry. Proven Expertise in Critical Cybersecurity Domains: The data show the outstanding capabilities of WiCyS members within the cybersecurity landscape. Excelling in nearly every N2K Functional Area mapped to the NICE Framework, WiCyS members have shown they not only meet but exceed the standards in key domains. You can access the final report of the 2024 Cyber Talent Study here. 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.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; Phnam Bagley, Jason Michaud and Frank White.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

Firefly’s standing down Alpha 5. ESA taps TESAT for a 6G lab in orbit. CHAPEA’s first mission set to complete. A bunch of NASA updates came over the wire late yesterday. 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 GuestsToday’s guests are Sunjum Mehta and Michael Mallamaci, two members of the Terrapin Rocket Team, which is the University of Maryland rocketry team that won this year’s Spaceport America Cup. Selected ReadingFirefly Space on X (Formerly Twitter) (Firefly/X)ESA SELECTS TESAT FOR 6G SATELLITE PRECURSOR TO BOOST EUROPEAN DIGITAL LEADERSHIP (TESAT)Las Vegas Spaceport project takes ‘monumental step’ forward (Review Journal)Chinese satellite manufacturer MinoSpace raises $137 million - SpaceNews (Space News)The Spaceport Company Wins U.S. Air Force R&D contract (LinkedIn)NASA Awards Launch Services Contract for Space Telescope Mission (NASA)Volunteer Crew to Exit NASA’s Simulated Mars Habitat After 378 Days (NASA)Set your calendars: NASA’s Boeing Test Flight Crew to Discuss Starliner Mission from Space (NASA)Carnarvon anniversary marks remote WA tracking station's 60-year NASA lunar history milestone (ABC News)NASA administrator weighs in on China’s historic lunar far side samples — and potential US access (CNN)Fourth of July Holidays in Space (NASA)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

The fate of the International Space Station once its mission is up seems pretty set in stone now, what with NASA hiring SpaceX to eventually de-orbit it. If that idea is heartbreaking to you - you are not alone. No matter what though, the ISS is on its last legs and come 2030 there need to be alternative stations if nations and companies still want to access orbiting labs in space. And that's why Russia has said, yeah, that’s why they're going to make a space station of their own. 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 Anthropologist Savannah Mandel. She has a new book coming out called Ground Control: An Argument for the End of Human Space Exploration. Selected ReadingUpcoming Mission Noise of Summer NASA VCLS Demo 2 (Firefly) New spaceports territories have been announced in Florida (WFTV)Russia plans to create core of new space station by 2030 (Reuters)$1.9M Orbital Prime TACFI Contract Awarded from USSF (Turion Space LinkedIn)Orbit Fab delivers first GRIP™ In-Space Refueling Nozzle following successful testing (Satellite Evolution)Greece taps AI-powered satellite tech to build wildfire defence system (The Next Web)Dhruva Space partners with Kinéis to provide Space-based IoT connectivity in India (Dhruva Space)Vyoma awarded two European Defence Fund contracts to enhance space security (Vyoma)Find a piece of SpaceX space junk? Call the hotline (Space) Editorial: Save Freedom: We must stop the destruction of the International Space Station (Space News)The US Wants to Integrate the Commercial Space Industry With Its Military to Prevent Cyber Attacks (WIRED)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

It's not long now until Ariane 6 is expected to launch - July 9th is the date on the schedule. It's Europe's next flagship launch vehicle, and there are high hopes for this rocket to get the next generation of European spacecraft to orbit. That's why it was a big, big punch in the gut when a major customer, who signed up for an Ariane 6 launch four years ago, backed out of the deal. To make matters worse, they're switching to SpaceX, 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 Brian Barnett, CEO of Solstar Space, speaking with me today on the Outernet and wifi for spacecraft. You can read more about Solstar Space’s work here. Selected ReadingMeteosat satellite to be launched with SpaceX (EUMETSAT)Boeing delays Starliner return by 'weeks' for testing, NASA says astronauts aren't stranded (CNBC)Japan successfully puts advanced satellite into orbit using H3 rocket (Japan Times)TELSAT marKoni FM Transmitter (CISA)SERA names India as partner country for Blue Origin space flight (Reuters)Yahsat taps Musk’s SpaceX for next satellite launches (AGBI)CNES awards two GEO in orbit services missions to Infinite Orbits and Telespazio France : an inspection and a life extension mission! (Infinite Orbits)COSPAR Launches Space Innovation Centre in Cyprus (Spacewatch Europe) This desert moss has the potential to grow on Mars (Eureka Alert)Rescale Receives Success Memorandum from the Defense Innovation Unit for Its HPC Modernization Program (PR Newswire)Space Pioneer says part of rocket crashed in central China (Reuters)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

Apollo 14 launched on January 31, 1971. Five days later Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell walked on the Moon while Stuart Roosa, a former US Forest Service smoke jumper, orbited above in the command module. Packed in small containers in Roosa's personal kit were hundreds of tree seeds, part of a joint NASA/USFS project. Upon return to Earth, the seeds were germinated by the Forest Service. Known as the "Moon Trees", the resulting seedlings were planted throughout the United States and the world. NASA Space Science Data Coordinated Archive Lead Dave Williams has made it his pet project to find out what happened to the Moon Trees.You can find out more about the Moon trees on the NASA website.Our 2024 N2K CyberWire Audience Survey is underway, make your voice heard and get in the running for a $100 Amazon gift card. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.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