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Viasat’s proposed acquisition of Inmarsat gets the green light. Swiss start-up ClearSpace has contracted with Arianespace to launch its first debris de-orbit mission. NASA has released a draft request for proposals for a vehicle to deorbit the International Space Station, 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 featured interview today is Jack Madley, cofounder of EVONA, on space industry workforce development and careers.You can follow Jack on LinkedIn.Selected ReadingViasat’s Proposed Acquisition of Inmarsat Receives Unconditional Clearance From UK’s Competition and Markets Authority Strategizing planetary defense- The Space ReviewClearSpace books Vega C for 2026 de-orbit mission - SpaceNews NASA proposes “hybrid” contract approach for space station deorbit vehicle - SpaceNews Momentus tug raises orbit with water-fueled thruster- SpaceNewsSpace Force reviewing bids from satellite manufacturers for Space Test Program- SpaceNewsCommercial Space Office’s Kniseley keeps focus on industry engagement- Defense News Bentivegna named Space Force’s next top enlisted leader- Air Force TimesJAXA’s Head Visits Australia to Promote Greater Space Cooperation- Space and DefenseTRL Space awarded ESA funding – SatNews  How space will help football fans to celebrate sport- ESAAudience 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 first two of NASA’s hurricane hunting cubesats were successfully launched to space on board Rocket Lab’s Electron vehicle, which lifted off from New Zealand. NASA says its planning on using lasers to enhance communication between spacecraft starting with the Artemis 2 mission. China has reportedly completed the second mission of its reusable spaceplane after completing 276 days in orbit, 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 featured guest today is Dr. Lindsey Polley, Director at VentureScope. She joins us to discuss emerging space technologies and the MACH37 business accelerator program.You can follow Lindsey on LinkedIn and MACH37 on their website.Selected ReadingRocket Lab launches NASA TROPICS cubesats- SpaceNewsArtemis 2 will beam high-speed video from the moon using lasers-Space China’s mystery reusable spaceplane lands after 276 days in orbit- SpaceNewsVirgin Galactic Announces Crew for Return to Space in Late May- Virgin GalacticJapan plans expansion of homegrown GPS network to 11 satellites- Nikkei Asia Space Force wants key allies to join 24/7 GPS ops center- Breaking Defense Mexico Space Agency, Microsoft sign new agreement on the sideline of FAMEX 2023- SpaceWatch AfricaENENSYS Multi-Wide Beam Technology selected by Thales Alenia Space- SpaceWatch.GlobalThales Alenia Space Signs Contract With ASI - SpaceWatch.Global  Accenture and Cervest Collaborate to Bring Innovative Solutions to Clients Seeking Resilience Amid Increased Climate Risk- AccentureGlobalstar Targets More Growth With Band 53 Opportunities- Via Satellite Why you don’t want ‘phantom energy’ on a spacecraft- Pursuit by The University of MelbourneScientists ask meteorite hunters to stop using magnets to test finds- NewAtlas  Roy Bridges, Senator Mark Kelly inducted into US Astronaut Hall of Fame- collectSPACE 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

T-Minus Deep Space GuestOur guest for today’s Deep Space episode is former NASA Chief Information Officer Renee Wynn on her career and managing risk in space. You can follow Renee 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 be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.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

New report from Markets & Markets says that the satellite ground station market will be worth $115.4 billion by 2028. The Department of Defense requests money to cover the real cost of commercial use of their launch ranges. Air Force Generals warn that commercial sales of their portion of the electromagnetic spectrum could cost the military upwards of $2 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 GuestOur guest for today’s episode is former NASA Chief Information Officer Renee Wynn on managing risk in space. You can follow Renee on LinkedIn.Selected ReadingSatellite ground station market- Market and Markets ReportsDoD spending on commercial space services negligible, despite growing Space Force budget - SpaceNews Space Force Hopes to Recoup Costs of Commercial Launches- Defense OnePush to Expand 5G Coverage Would Cost USAF At Least $2 Billion, Brown Says- Air and Space ForcesBlackSky seeks to extend operations of satellites running on empty- SpaceNewsNew Startup Nuview Targets Commercial LiDAR Satellite Constellation- Via Satellite Lockheed realigns space business to boost efficiency- ReutersOrbex breaks ground on Sutherland Spaceport as UK prepares to enter domestic launch market- NASASpaceFlightFox names 'celebronaut' crew who will compete on 'Stars On Mars'- CollectSpaceNASA Takes Chess To Outer Space; ISS Defeats Mission Control In 1st Game- Chess.com 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

Maxar bought out for $6.4 billion by Advent. Arconic plans to go private for $5.2 billion courtesy of Apollo Global. ZIN technologies acquired by Voyager Space Holdings. Space tech investment firm Seraphim selects nine space startups for global accelerator program. SpaceX’s Starlink now numbers over 4000 in orbit, 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 Industry Voice Interview is with Dr. Quenton Bonds about NASA’s SBIR Ignite Catalyst program. Applications are only open until May 15th, so listen in and visit space.n2k.com/nasa to learn more.And you can follow Quenton on LinkedIn.Selected ReadingPrivate equity firm closes $6.4 billion deal to acquire Maxar Technologies- SpaceNewsApollo to take aerospace supplier Arconic private in $5.2 billion deal- ReutersVoyager Space Acquires ZIN Technologies, Inc.- PR NewswireSeraphim picks startups for eleventh accelerator program- SpaceNewsCesiumAstro to supply communications payloads for Space Development Agency satellites- SpaceNewsOneWeb Signs Broadband Deal in the Philippines- Via SatelliteSpaceX launches 56 Starlink satellites, lands rocket at sea- Space.com U.S. Senators Reintroduce Legislation on Commercial Satellite Cybersecurity- Via Satellite Europe wants to build a nuclear rocket for deep space exploration- Space.com How SpaceX set off a new race to commercialise space- the EconomistA dying star consumes a planet, foreshadowing Earth’s fate- ScienceAudience 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

Airbus Defence and Space, Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES and Thales Alenia Space are collectively bidding on the European Commission’s Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity, and Security by Satellite known as IRIS2. NATO’s Link 16 is getting an upgrade, thanks to a new cubesat headed to low earth orbit in June. US Senator Tommy Tuberville pushes Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall to make up his mind on Space Command’s permanent location, 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 discussion today is with T-Minus Space Producer Alice Carruth on the Spaceport America Cup, the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition running June 19-24. You can read up more about the competition and find out about the participants at the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association’s website or at SpaceportAmericaCup.com. You can also connect with our producer Alice on LinkedIn. Selected ReadingEuropean space companies launch bid for secure satellite network- C4ISRNETAir Force to launch Link 16 tactical communications cubesat- SpaceNews Plutonium availability constrains plans for future planetary missions- SpaceNewsExasperated Tuberville on Space Command decision: ‘Are we getting closer?’- AdvanceLocal China revises military conscription laws in space warfare push- The Guardian Lockheed, Raytheon to develop ground systems for nuclear-hardened satellite communication- SpaceNewsAxient Receives $94.5 Million Award To Provide Engineering And Technical Expertise To U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command- Axient PrLoft Federal Orders Mynaric Lasercom Terminals for SDA Testbed- Via SatelliteNumber of known sources of repeating radio signals in space doubles- New AtlasSpace start-up Robinson Aerospace Systems successfully launched cube satellite kits, RASCube- Spacewatch AfricaAustralia’s National Indigenous Space Academy takes off- Spacewatch AfricaJames Webb may have detected water vapor in rocky planet's atmosphere- New Atlas Let’s rate spacecraft operators for sustainability- Aerospace AmericaThe Space Review: The Moon is harsh on missteps- The Space ReviewAudience 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

US president Joe Biden welcomed Philippine president Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr to the White House to sign the first ever US-Philippines Civil Space Dialogue. Chinese satellite internet startup Galaxy Space has announced they'll be providing broadband connectivity for military hypersonic drones and aircraft. A number of environmental groups are suing the Federal Aviation Administration over damage from the SpaceX Starship launch, 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 featured guest today is Thomas Kacpura, Deputy Project Manager of the Communications Services Project (CSP) at the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). He joins us to discuss the latest from CSP and their approach to fostering new technology development in the space industry.You can learn more about NASA Glenn Research Center on LinkedIn, Twitter, and on their website.Selected ReadingFACT SHEET: Investing in the Special Friendship and Alliance Between the United States and the Philippines- The White HousePrivate internet satellite company joins China’s hypersonic race- SCMP.comEnvironmental groups sue FAA over Starship launch license- SpaceNewsLawmakers raise concerns about new plan to procure national security launch services- SpaceNewsNational Guard leaders petition Biden, Harris for dedicated Space Force branch- Breaking Defense  UK to pilot use of innovative EO technology for public services- GOV.UK Synspective + Thaicom bringing advanced satellite data + monitoring to Southeast Asia- SatNewsWhy Kenyans should invest in space exploration- The Standard Health Building telescopes on the Moon could transform astronomy, and it’s becoming an achievable goal- The Space ReviewAudience 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 Viasat-3 mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Center with a 6000 kilo Viasat broadband satellite as a payload aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy. ESA says it plans to shake up the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer spacecraft. China says there are potentially fertile areas in the warmer regions of Mars. Satellite operator Avanti opens a new office in Nigeria, 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 featured interview today is with Tom Marotta, CEO of the Spaceport Company, on spaceports and the coming space launch infrastructure bottleneck. You can follow Tom on LinkedIn, Twitter and his website.Selected ReadingFalcon Heavy launches after series of weather delays- The HillKennedy Space Center prepares for greater sea-rise problems- Space DailySpaceX to spend about $2 billion on Starship this year, as Elon Musk pushes to reach orbit- CNBCESA troubleshooting JUICE radar antenna- SpaceNewsChina's Mars Rover Finds Signs of Recent Water in Sand Dunes- Associate PressUAE Mars orbiter snaps epic photo of Martian moon- The HillAll-female crew simulates Mars trip in Utah - AeroTime Avanti Opens New Office in Nigeria- Via Satellite Black Sky Aerospace celebrates rocket propellant milestone - SpaceConnection CisLunar Industries Issued Patent for Innovative Space Foundry- Spacewatch.Global NASA’s next space station will be 1,000 times farther from Earth- FreeThink https://neal.fun/space-elevator/ 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

T-Minus Deep Space GuestOur full conversation with Christina Korp, the Astronaut Wrangler, on her organization SPACE for a better world, and her career advocating for space science, technology, and industry as a path to a better future for society, the environment, and humanity. She discusses the importance of space exploration and its relevance to issues like climate change, wildlife conservation, society, and culture.You can follow Christina on LinkedIn, Twitter, and her 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 be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.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 ISS receives support from Russia, extending its mission until 2028, while the US, Japan, Canada, and participating ESA countries confirm their support through 2030. China announces the formation of the International Lunar Research Station Cooperation Organization. Satlantis acquires majority shares in SuperSharp, Raytheon shifts its contracting approach, Voyager benefits from some engineering magic, 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 be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur featured interview today is with friend-of-the-show Christina Korp, the Astronaut Wrangler, on her organization SPACE for a better world and her efforts to inspire and educate people from all ages and walks of life about the ways that space technology can help save our planet.You can follow Christina on LinkedIn, Twitter, and her Website.Selected ReadingPartners Extend International Space Station for Benefit of Humanity | NASAChina to establish organization to coordinate international moon base | SpaceNews Spain’s Satlantis expands into thermal imagery with UK investment | SpaceNews Southern Launch signs MOU with pioneering UK firm | Space ConnectRaytheon rethinks strategy to compete in military satellite market | SpaceNewsICEYE Announces the Beta Release of Wildfire Insights | SpaceWatch.GlobalNASA Hack Extends 46-Year Voyager 2 Mission Until 2026 | PCMagSpace Force Woos New Launch Bidders—But Startups Aren’t Quite Ready | DefenseOne SSPI’s Better Satellite World Video emphasizes trusting networks to connect the world | SatNews How Chang Zheng 9 arrived at the "Starship-like" design | NASASpaceFlightHow the European Union and the African Union are stepping up cooperation in space | SpaceWatch.GlobalNew image reveals violent events near a supermassive black hole | ReutersAudience 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