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The FAA launches a human spaceflight rulemaking committee. US legislators introduce a bill calling for space to be recognized as critical infrastructure. Argentina becomes the 28th country to sign the Artemis Accords. L3Harris Technologies completes its acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne for $4.7 billion, 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 GuestCasey Anglada DeRaad, CEO NewSpace Nexus, a non-profit company dedicated to helping new space companies get to market.You can connect with Casey on LinkedIn and learn more about NewSpace Nexus on their website.Selected ReadingFAA launches new guidelines for commercial space travel- WHNTBipartisan bill designates space as critical infrastructure sector- The HillREPS LIEU, CALVERT, CARBAJAL AND FITZPATRICK INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO DESIGNATE SPACE AS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE- PRNASA Welcomes Argentina as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory- NASAJoint Statement from President Biden and Prime Minister Meloni- The White HouseNASA’s Commercial Partners Pass Milestones for New Space Stations- NASAL3HARRIS COMPLETES AEROJET ROCKETDYNE ACQUISITION- L3HarrisSybilla spots Chandrayaan-3T-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

DARPA’s Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) with NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate selects Lockheed Martin for demonstration spacecraft. Aerojet Rocketdyne will build and demonstrate key components for an updated radioisotope power system under a multi-million dollar contract for NASA’s robotic deep space exploration program. L3Harris gets the greenlight from the Federal Trade Commission to proceed with purchasing Aerojet Rocketdyne, 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 Jules Lancee, Founder of We Work In Space.You can connect with Jules on LinkedIn and visit We Work In Space online.Selected ReadingLockheed Martin Selected to Develop Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft- PR NewswireAEROJET ROCKETDYNE TO UPDATE RADIOISOTOPE POWER SYSTEM FOR NASA- Aerojet RocketdyneFTC won’t block L3Harris purchase of Aerojet Rocketdyne; CEO says deal to close this month- Breaking DefenseBoeing’s Starliner losses total $1.5 billion with NASA astronauts still waiting to fly- CNBCKleos Space (ASX:KSS) begins bankruptcy proceedings- The Market Herald16 Companies Chosen for Space Systems Command LEO Communications- Via SatelliteIndia's offer to privatise rocket has 20 potential bidders- ReutersPixxel Wins Grant to Build Multi-Payload Satellites for India’s Air Force- Via SatelliteScottish spaceport near protected areas approved despite local opposition- The GuardianT-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 US House rejects the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act. The US Space Force releases a draft reserve plan to call up commercial satellites in times of conflict. A power outage in Houston causes mission control to briefly lose contact with the ISS, 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 Our guest today is David Luber, Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity Directorate at the National Security Agency, on space systems as critical infrastructure and cyber defense., on space systems as critical infrastructure and cyber defense.Selected ReadingLucas Statement in Opposition to H.R. 1338, the Satellite Telecommunications Streamlining ActDraft commercial space ‘reserve’ plan allows DoD ‘exclusive access’ to services during conflict- Breaking DefenseLed by US, global spending on military space jumped to $54B in 2022: Space Foundation- Breaking DefenseSPACE FOUNDATION RELEASES THE SPACE REPORT 2023 Q2, SHOWING ANNUAL GROWTH OF GLOBAL SPACE ECONOMY TO $546BNASA power outage temporarily halts contact with space station- AP2023 NASA Tipping Point Selections- NASAChina launches first communications satellite with flexible solar wing- CGTNRound B of 20 million euros for Leaf Space, towards the goal of continuous satellite connectivity- i3PChina's gigantic telescope identifies over 800 pulsars- CGTNSpace Sustainability – Our Oppenheimer Moment to Recognise the Importance of Protecting the Environment Beyond our SkiesT-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

Impulse Space has announced that they've raised an oversubscribed $45 million Series A round. The NASA Tipping Points program awards Astrobotics $34.6 million and Blue Origin $34.7 million for Lunar missions. The European Space Agency has awarded Spire Global a $17.6 million phased contract for the EURIALO project, 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 GuestTan Zu, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Taiwan.You can connect with Tan Zu on LinkedIn and learn more about National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University on their website.Selected ReadingImpulse Space Secures $45m In Series A Funding Round- Impulse SpaceAstrobotic Wins $34.6M for Power Demo Mission on the Moon- Press ReleaseBlue Origin Awarded NASA Partnership to Turn Lunar Regolith into Solar-Power Systems on the Moon- Blue OriginAdvanced aircraft tracking will come live from space- ESASpacetech startup Space DOTS connects with $1.5 million in pre-seed funding round- Tech.EUMaxar Completes Critical Design Review For First Maxar 300™ Platform Developed For The Space Development Agency- MaxarATOMOS ANNOUNCES FIRST ORBITAL MISSION DEMONSTRATING RENDEZVOUS, DOCKING, REFUELING AND ORBITAL TRANSFER- PR NewswireFirst STARCOM ‘orbital warfare’ exercise delayed towards end of year- Breaking DefenseSpace Biology, Human Health Research and Robotics Work to Kick off Week- NASA Elon Musk’s SpaceX may have ‘punched hole’ in edge of space with rocket launch- The IndependentPentagon Leaders Emphasize ‘Responsible’ Options for Countering Space Weapons- Air and Space ForcesRussia’s Space Program Reels After Putin’s Ukraine Invasion- BloombergSpace Force plans to ‘guarantee’ future launch missions with 3 providers faces near term challenge- Breaking DefenseQueen guitarist Brian May to release a book of 3D images of asteroid Bennu- 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

Russia's space agency is welcoming BRICS partners to build a module for the country’s planned space station. Astranis has announced that its satellite Arcturus is no longer fulfilling its mission to provide broadband connectivity in Alaska. The US Space Force has held the first-ever Space Engagement Talks with Japan, 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 Phnam Bagley, Founding Partner of Nonfiction on space architecture.You can connect with Phnam on Linkedin and learn more about Nonfiction on their website.Selected ReadingRussia offers BRICS partners a module on its planned space station- ReutersAstranis Reports Issues With Solar Array on its First Satellite - Via SatelliteDEL 15 activates two subordinate squadrons: 15th CACS, 15th ISRS- Spacecom.milUS, Japan host first-ever Space Engagement Talks-Spacecom.milJapanese insurers reach for the stars with space policies- NikkeiChina tests main rocket engine for manned lunar missions- CGTNSkyroot static Fire-TwitterBT embraces small satellites to plug internet black spots around the UK- Evening StandardSpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida, setting stage for Falcon Heavy mission- Florida TodayElon Musk's SpaceX: How the world's richest person leads the space exploration pioneer- Business InsiderWhat’s next for the moon- MIT Technology ReviewThorium Space CEO Pawel Rymaszewski Outlines Ambitions for Commercial Debut- Via SatelliteBronze Age discovery made at Shetland spaceport site- BBCT-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

5 years ago Robert Aillon, Founder of Leviathan Space, set out to help diversify and progress Ecuador’s business landscape. Space proved to be the perfect opportunity for the developing nation, and Robert shares with us his story on assisting Ecuador in signing the Artemis Accords.You can connect with Robert on LinkedIn and find out more about Leviathan Space 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 ReadingNASA Welcomes Ecuador as 26th Artemis Accords SignatoryAudience 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 European Space Agency announces new contracts supporting the Galileo Second Generation. German based thermal satellite data startup Constellr has raised $18.9 million in a seed round led by Karista. The Ghanaian government has approved a national space policy. Amazon is building a $120 million processing facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for its thousands of planned Kuiper internet satellites, 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 GuestToday we’re trying a new segment called Team Talk with T-Minus host Maria Varmazis, Producer Alice Carruth and Executive Producer Brandon Karpf. You can connect with the team on LinkedIn and please let us know your feedback on this new feature at space.n2k.com.Selected ReadingThales Wins Cyber, Ground Tech Contracts for Galileo Second Generation- Via SatelliteConstellr Raises €17 Million for Thermal Satellite Data Startup- Geospatial WorldGovernment Approves Space Policy- the Ghana ReportAmazon to build $120 million facility in Florida to prep Kuiper internet satellites for launch- CNBCHouse approves FAA reauthorization bill- The HillSTARCOM sees first changing of the guard with new commander- CPRBooster 9 rolls to the upgraded Starbase pad ahead of Static Fire test- NASASpaceFlightReading:Space Integral to the DOD Way of War, Policy Chief Says- Department of DefenseChina is serious about winning the new space race- Washington PostMost Americans expect routine space tourism by 2073, but few would actually try it: report- 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 UK Space Agency has released a space exploration technology roadmap outlining future activity and funding for the next decade. The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have signed several deals estimated to be worth $50.7 billion US dollars that included coordination on space programs. China launched four weather satellites aboard a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, 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 for today’s show is Robert Aillon, founder of Leviathan Space Industries.You can connect with Robert on LinkedIn and find out more about Leviathan Space on their website.Selected ReadingSpace Exploration: Technology Roadmap- UKSATurkey's Erdogan signs $50 billion in deals during UAE visit- ReutersChina launches more Tianmu-1 weather satellites atop Kuaizhou-1A rocket- CGTNSpaceX launches 15 Starlink satellites to orbit, lands rocket at sea- Space.com PlanetiQ High Quality GNSS-RO Data to Be Used by NOAA to Save Lives and Improve Our Environment With Superior Weather Forecasting and Atmospheric Research- Business WireSPACECOM Prepared to Defend U.S. Assets- National Defense MagazineNASA's TROPICS Offers Multiple Views of Intensifying Hurricanes- NASANASA Selects ASRC Federal for $320 Million Maintenance and Engineering Contract- PR NewswireAramco and OQ Technology Strengthen Ties with New Technology Connectivity MoU- OQ TechnologyIn race with China, Pentagon must prioritize speed in acquisition- Breaking DefenseT-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

Lockheed Martin reports $3.2 billion in sales in Q2 this year, up $341 million or 12% compared to Q2 last year. Rocket Lab’s stock soars after recent launch successes. China’s Deputy Chief Engineer tells state media that the country will launch its first reusable rocket in 2027. Venezuela becomes the first country to formally sign the China-led International Lunar Research Station. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson heads to Latin America to rally support for the Artemis Accords, 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 Justus Parmar, Founder of Fortuna Investments.You can connect with Justus on Linkedin and find out more from Fortuna Investments on their website.Selected ReadingIncreased Space Sales Contribute to Strong Quarter for Lockheed Martin- Via SatelliteRocket Lab’s stock has doubled this year — and Deutsche Bank sees it climbing even higher- CNBCChina says it will launch reusable spacecraft as soon as 2027- SCMPChina unveils new scientific devices on track to serve China Space Station- CGTNVenezuela signs up to China’s moon base initiative- SpaceNewsNelson’s NASA push in South America- POLITICONASA Maintains ‘A’ for Investing in Small Businesses- NASANASA’s Psyche Mission Enters Home Stretch Before Launch- JPLNew Agreement with NASA- Above Space PRRussia's Luna-25 moon lander reaches launch site for August 11 liftoff- Space.comAspia Space Launches New Satellite Based AgriTech Solution- Via SatelliteRegulating the space economy is vital for America's continued global leadership- The CGOSDA racing ahead with new, US-based satellite ground stations, could meet hiccup abroad- Breaking Defense 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

Private investment in the space industry is showing signs of stabilizing according to the Q2 report from Space Capital. The UK ranks third globally in space deals, according to a recent report from Seraphim Space. SpaceX is forecasting a doubling of its revenue to a whopping $8 billion this year. Firefly aerospace has reportedly told CNBC that it is close to announcing an oversubscribed capital raise, 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 Jonathan Dagle, Policy Committee Chair at the National Space Society.You can connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn and find out more about NSS on their website.Selected ReadingPrivate investment in space firms shows ‘signs of stabilization’ in Q2 after steady decline- CNBCSeraphim: Investment deals take off as UK ranks third globally- City AMSpaceX Forecasts Doubling of Revenue to $8 Billion- The InformationRocket builder Firefly is close to announcing oversubscribed capital raise- CNBC Baby Come Back: Rocket Lab Electron parachutes down after Māhia launch- NZ HeraldU.S. Pushes Military Cooperation in Space- The Wall Street JournalSpace Force should offer European allies protection from anti-satellite attacks: Saltzman- Breaking DefenseA Cyber Force? Senate Proposes Study With Lessons Learned from Space Force- Air and Space ForcesSchriever slated for new $150 million building, initial funding delayed in Space Command fight- GazetteLightRidge Solutions Acquires Trident Systems- Business WireThe Weird Reason Buzz Aldrin Wears Three Watches On His Arms- IFLScienceT-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