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We have a new survey! What new product/feature do you think we should work on next? Here’s the link to give us your feedback. Now back to your regularly scheduled show notes.The FAA and DoT propose new rules for government and commercial space launches. The Space Development Agency selects Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer contract worth $1.5 billion. Axiom Space secures $350 million in its Series-C round of growth funding, 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guest today is Andrew Williams, External Relations at the European Southern Observatory.You can connect with Andy on LinkedIn and learn more about the European Southern Observatory at their website and the Center for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Skies from Satellite Constellation Interference, or CPS at their website.Selected ReadingFederal Register:: U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act Incorporation Space Development Agency Makes Awards to Build 72 Beta Variant Satellites for Tranche 2 Transport LayerAxiom Space Raises $350M at Series-C Close with $2.2B+ in Customer ContractsSierra Space and Redwire Partner to Bring In-Space Biotech Facilities to Customers via the Sierra Space Platform- SierraUS Intelligence Community warns of cyber threats to space systems. Intelligence Agencies Warn Foreign Spies Are Targeting U.S. Space Companies- The New York TimesRussia's first lunar mission in 47 years smashes into the moon in failure- ReutersVisit of the Mauritius Minister to ISRO enhanced the scope of India-Mauritius space cooperation- ISRODr Sherif Sedky Reappointed as EgSA CEO- Space in AfricaThe Spirit of Camp David: Joint Statement of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States- White HouseNASA spacecraft reunites with Earth after 17-year trip around the sun- The Washington PostWhy startups are investing millions to make drugs and semiconductors in space- CNBCBezos’ Blue Origin Methane Emissions Were Spotted by the Space Station- BloombergBAE Systems wins DARPA contract to develop next-gen airborne signal processing technology- ShephardCanadian space agency shares ‘Moon Crater’ picture, but it has roads, buildingsT-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

Through cutting-edge technologies and collaborative partnerships, Skyrora is reshaping the landscape of space exploration and positioning Scotland as a key player in the global space industry. Join us as we discuss Skyrora with Head of Business Development, Derek Harris.You can connect with Derek on LinkedIn and find out more about Skyrora 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.Selected ReadingFROM SCOTLAND TO SPACE: SKYRORA’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCOTLAND’S GROWING AEROSPACE INDUSTRYAudience 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

Discussions include Axiom and GU Energy Labs partnering on astronaut food for spacewalks, Rocket Lab's contract with IQPS for satellite launch, space infrastructure challenges, international collaboration in space defense and lunar exploration, and the history and growth of Skyrora company.

We have a new survey! What new product/feature do you think we should work on next? Here’s the link to give us your feedback. Now back to your regularly scheduled show notes.UK defense contractor BAE agreed to buy Ball Aerospace for $5.6 billion. Momentus announces layoffs and cuts to budgets in its Q2 financial report. The Indian Space Research Organization tweets “Thanks for the ride, mate!” after the Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander detaches from the propulsion section of the spacecraft, 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guests today are Scott Sacknoff and Emily Carney from Space 3.0 Foundation.You can connect with Scott and Emily on LinkedIn and find out more about Space 3.0 Foundation on their website.Selected ReadingBall Announces Agreement to Sell Aerospace Business for $5.6 Billion- PR NewswireMomentus Inc 10-Q/A filing Indian moon lander module splits from propulsion section in key step- Al JazeeraELA Signs Multi Launch Contract with INNOSPACE from ASC- ELACrew-7 Starts Health Stabilization, Visits Dragon Ahead of Launch- NASATexas A&M to build facility at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston- KBTX SpeQtral selects Kongsberg NanoAvionics and Mbryonics as Key Partners for its SpeQtral-1 Mission- Press Release MyRadar Secures Two Year NOAA Grant for Satellite-based Wildfire Detection, Mitigation and Prevention- Press ReleaseKodiak Pacific Spaceport Complex hosts tours for first time since pandemic - KMXT Astrobotic Collaborates With Nasa For Techrise Student Challenge- AstroboticNASA and Defense Department's $500 Million Rocket Gamble - Bloomberg DoD announces inaugural innovation challenge on talent management- Space ForceUS Space Force creates 1st unit dedicated to targeting adversary satellites- SpaceMQ-9 Pilots Learn To Take Off and Land Via Satellite in ACE Push- Air and Space Forces 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

Russia’s Luna-25 vehicle has reached lunar orbit according to Roscosmos. The Indian Space Research Organisation has announced that the Chandrayaan-3 is in its final lunar orbit. SpaceX hands over its mishap report to the Federal Aviation Administration following its April 20 Starship flight test, 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestAnd our guest today is Author Izzy House, presenter of the Space Marketing podcast.You can connect with Izzy on LinkedIn and find out more about her work on her website.Selected ReadingRussia's Luna-25 Probe Reaches Moon Orbit- The Moscow Times/ AFPChandrayaan-3 reaches final orbit around moon, lander to separate on Thursday- Indian ExpressRussian Space Agency Postpones First Flight Of New Spaceship Until 2028- RFELet the review begin—SpaceX takes another step toward launching Starship again- Ars TechnicaA Framework for Optimized, Integrated Lunar Infrastructure- DARPAU.S. deactivates GSSAP surveillance satellite, two new ones in the works- SpaceNewsIntegrate raises $3.4M and wins Space Force contract for management software- Geek WireTerran Orbital Targets Large Revenue Growth in Second Half of 2023, Including Rivada Payment- Via SatelliteEurope space chief warns over political wavering on climate- ReutersPutting the S in the first Meteosat Third Generation Sounder- ESAItalian team wins Space Force’s first on-orbit Hack-A-Sat contestHack-A-Sat 4 pictures U-M gets $9.7M to help forecast harmful space weather- The University RecordIreland’s First Satellite Will Shake Up Hunt For Gamma Ray Bursts- ForbesExclusive: Project manager urges smooth collaboration as Indian equipment for China Space Station cooperation struggles with export clearance - Global TimesKMI and O Analytics keep space safe from debris with NewSpace Nexus's Ignitor Program- KRQEPrime Video Unveils Trailer for 'A Million Miles Away' Starring Michael Peña as Real-Life Astronaut José Hernández (Film News in Brief) 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

Intuitive Machines says their IM-1 lunar lander is complete and will be prepared for delivery in September with a launch date set for November. AST SpaceMobile says the first five of its BlueBird satellites are fully-funded with a planned launch in Q1 of 2024 with a plan to offer initial commercial service 3 months after launch. Astra announces the first 4 shipments of their Spacecraft Engines out of their manufacturing facility as well as the completion of a Service Readiness Review for Astra's Space Force STP-29B mission, 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guest today is Bryce Kennedy, President of the Association of Commercial Space Professionals (ACSP). You can connect with Bryce on LinkedIn and find out more about ACSP on their website and their bootcamp at space.n2k.com/ACSP.Selected ReadingIntuitive Machines Reports Q2 Financial Results and Expected First Lunar Mission Launch Date- Intuitive MachinesAST SpaceMobile Provides Second Quarter 2023 Business Update- AST SpaceMobileAstra Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results- AstraPlanet Closes Sinergise Acquisition- Via SatelliteAstrobotic Building a 3D Lunar Surface for Testing & Research- AstroboticRocket Lab to Launch Climate Change Research Mission Focused on Arctic Ice Caps for NASA- Rocket LabViasat Real-Time Earth Opens Ground Station in Japan- Viasat Roscosmos plans to participate in International Astronautical Congress in 2023- TASS No response for now from other states to join orbital station project — Roscosmos- TASS Vast Names New CEO and CTO- Via SatelliteOrbex Appoints Lesley Still as Chief of Spaceport OperationsIntelsat Completes C-Band Spectrum Clearing for 5G Deployment The Space Force Is Launching Its Own Swarm of Tiny Satellites- WiredEurope forced to turn to Elon Musk’s rockets in the global space race- The TelegraphSpace Information Sharing and Analysis CenterMeteorite that crashed to Earth 3,500 years ago carved into arrowhead by Bronze Age hunters- Space.comT-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

The Russian Space Agency says that they are already processing data from Luna-25. The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted a series of drogue parachute deployment tests which will help their astronauts land safely from space. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp also announced that it launched the first geosynchronous orbit synthetic aperture radar satellite for disaster monitoring, 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guest today is Annika Wollermann Umpierrez, Chief Commercial Officer at Polaris. You can connect with Annika on LinkedIn and learn more about Polaris on their website.Selected ReadingRussia's moon craft starts processing first data - space agency- ReutersFirst plane lands at Vostochny cosmodrome’s airport- TASS ISRO conducts successful parachute tests for Gaganyaan Mission- New Indian Express Not Just Moon: Isro’s Aditya-L1, India’s first Solar mission, reaches spaceport- Times of IndiaChina's Kuaizhou-1A rocket launches five satellites for smart transportation security- CGTNChina launches world's first high-orbit synthetic aperture radar satellite for disaster monitoring- CGTN Space on agenda for Biden's trilateral summit with S. Korea, Japan - Breaking Defense U.S. military and allies get a feel for the value of commercial satellite imagery- SpaceNewsThe space industry is starting a green revolution- TechCrunchHow the Space Force is preparing its ground systems for ‘dynamic’ ops- C4ISRNETIndia embraces America’s vision for outer space- The Hill‘I’m not littering – the Nanofiche is very small!’: meet the man who sends art to the moon- The Guardian China makes Chang'e 5 moon samples open to international researchers- Space.comNASA's James Webb Space telescope captures image of most distant star, ‘Earendel’ that is hotter than the Sun- MintT-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

AIAA has dedicated itself to shaping the future of the aerospace industry. The organization believes that aeronautic and astronautic professionals and students and STEM educators are the drivers of global innovation. Learn more about the mission of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and upcoming events with AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher.You can connect with Dan on LinkedIn and learn more about AIAA 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.Selected Readinghttps://www.aiaa.org/publicationsAudience 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

Russia’s Luna 25 lander launched on a Soyuz 2.1 rocket and is expected to soft land at the lunar south pole on August 21. The European Space Agency has released its 2023 space environment report. The French national space agency is seeking partners with BPI France to purchase demonstration missions aboard French microlaunchers. Spire Global achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue of $26.5 million, up by 37% year over year, 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestLearn more about the mission of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and upcoming events with AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher.You can connect with Dan on LinkedIn and learn more about AIAA on their website.Selected ReadingRussia launches first mission to the moon in nearly 50 years- Al Jazeera ESA’s Space Environment Report 2023- ESAFrance to Fund Demonstration Missions of Microlaunchers- European SpaceflightSpire Posts Record Revenue, Loss Reduction in 2Q 2023 Just Before Planned Stock Split- Via Satellite SpaceX valuation rose by 12%, says fund where rocket launcher is top holding- MarketWatch SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites, lands rocket on ship at sea- SpaceKratos and Hypersonix Announce Exclusive Teaming Agreement- Press Release Telesat Contracts MDA as Prime Satellite Manufacturer for Its Advanced Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit Constellation- Press Release Wichita aerospace company going up for auction. It has worked with SpaceX, Virgin Galactic- The Wichita Eagle China's commercial rocket launches seven satellites- CGTNTaiwan Space Agency enters 2nd phase of CubeSat development program- Focus Taiwan If You Did Space Ops, You Could Become a ‘Legacy Guardian’- Air and Space ForcesNASA Announces Round 1 Winners of the 2023 NASA Entrepreneurs Challenge- Press Release Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend — but 2028's show might be one for the ages 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

Virgin Galactic takes its first three space tourists on a flight from Spaceport America. Viasat reported $780 million in revenue during the last quarter, a 36% increase compared to the same period last year. BlackSky Technology made $19.3 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2023, and booked five new launches with Rocket Lab. NASA has renewed its contract with Spire Global to provide earth observation data, 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guest today is Chad Anderson, Managing Partner at Space Capital on Q2 Space Investment and stabilization in the market.You can connect with Chad on LinkedIn and find out more about Space Capital on their website.Selected ReadingVIRGIN GALACTIC COMPLETES FIRST PRIVATE ASTRONAUT SPACEFLIGHT ‘GALACTIC 02’Viasat revenue grows as investigation continues into malfunctioning $750 million satellite- CNBCBlackSky Posts Double-Digit Revenue Increase in Q2- Via Satellite  BlackSky Signs New Block Buy for Five Rocket Lab Launches- Rocket LabRocket Lab Inks New Deal to Launch HASTE Mission from Virginia- Rocket LabSpire Global Awarded $6.5 Million NASA Contract Renewal for Earth Observation Data- Spire‘Irreparable’ thrusters and solar activity push 3 HawkEye 360 satellites to lower orbits- TechCrunchOneWeb Makes US Deal with IP Access International- Via SatelliteLynk and Vodafone Cook Islands to Begin Sat2Phone Service for Subscribers- LynkRussia to launch lunar spacecraft in race to find water on moon- ReutersScience in Space to Cure Disease on Earth—the International Space Station National Lab and NASA Announce New Funding Opportunity- ISS National LabIndia’s Ambitious Moon Mission Cost Less Than Hollywood Space Films—Here’s What You Need To Know- ForbesJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Plots Launch of Its Mega Rocket. Next Year. Maybe. - WSJ  U.S. intelligence agencies take steps to protect commercial satellites- SpaceNews​​Over 1,600 People Have Paid Space Perspective for a Balloon Ride to the Edge of Space- SpaceRefT-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