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National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) is a leading organization that manages rapid-acquisition consortia for the US Space Force, Navy, and other national security agencies. NSTXL Founder and President Tim Greeff offers a timely perspective on how public-private partnerships are transforming defense innovation, especially in space, by accelerating procurement timelines and opening the door to emerging tech providers. You can connect with Tim on LinkedIn, and learn more about NSTXL on their website. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. 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

Rocket Lab has opened its dedicated test, launch, and landing facility for its reusable rocket Neutron at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS). NASA has opened a new complex in the Mission Control Center at Johnson Space Center (JSC) for Orion. SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to research and develop satellite communication technology with quantum cryptography, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com Selected Reading Rocket Lab Opens Launch Complex 3, A Critical Milestone On The Path To Neutron’s First LaunchNASA debuts new Orion mission control room for Artemis 2 astronaut flight around the moon (photos) -Space SKY Perfect JSAT Joins JAXA's Space Strategic Fund Initiative Contributing to the Development and Demonstration of Satellite-Based Quantum Cryptography Communication Technologies SpaceX launches record-breaking 30th flight of a Falcon 9 booster – Spaceflight Now NUVIEW Secures $5M Department of Defense Award to Enhance Space-Based LiDAR Development Draper Names Space Kinetic Corp. the Newest DraperSPARX Partner Apply Now: Space Center Houston Conrad Challenge 2025-2026 Applications Open August 28! CPR in space could be made easier by chest compression machines- New Scientist T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. 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

In this discussion, Greg Gillinger, SVP for Strategy & Development at Integrity ISR, dives into China's ambitious space initiatives. He highlights the country's advancements in geosynchronous satellite refueling with the Shizhan-25 and the innovative maneuvers of SJ-25 and SJ-21 satellites. Gillinger contrasts these developments with other satellite servicing methods and explores the strategic implications for global space operations. Additionally, he touches on NASA's new aerospace partnerships and the excitement surrounding the Artemis II mission.

Starship’s tenth flight test lifted off from Starbase, Texas and every major objective was met. SpaceX releases a first look at a design for Space Launch Complex 37 where Starship plans to launch from Florida. Lockheed Martin Ventures, the venture arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, has invested in mPower Technology, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading SpaceX - Starship's Tenth Flight Test SpaceX X Status Elbit Systems' JUPITER Space Camera Successfully Launched Aboard the NAOS Satellite, in Collaboration with OHB-Italia Planet Launches Two Additional High-Resolution Pelican Satellites mPower Technology Secures Strategic Investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures Amazon aiming to deploy Kuiper satellite services in Vietnam- Reuters China launches new low Earth orbit satellites - CGTN Schriever Wargame 2025 strengthens international partnerships, shapes future space operations NASA’s Largest Satellite Antenna Ever Has Just Unfurled in Space- WIRED T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. 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

Scott Thompson, PwC’s Global Aerospace & Defense Leader, shares insights from their latest annual performance report. He discusses Aerospacelab's impressive €94 million funding boost to enhance satellite production. The conversation also covers SpaceX's upcoming Earth observation mission and York Space Systems’ important delivery for the Space Development Agency. Additionally, Thompson highlights NASA's new AI-driven weather forecasting initiative and the evolving dynamics in the aerospace sector amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Rocket Lab to boost investments in the US to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity and provide supply chain security for space-grade solar cells and electro-optical sensors for national security space missions. Rocket Lab celebrated the 70th Electron mission this weekend. NASA’s SpaceX 33rd commercial resupply mission docked with the International Space Station, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Brandon Karpf, friend of the show, founder of T-Minus Space Daily, and cybersecurity expert. Selected Reading Rocket Lab Announces Expanded U.S. Investments for National Security Programs and Semiconductor Manufacturing Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 70th Electron Mission NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 33rd SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station SpaceX X Update on Starship Blue Origin X Updates on NS-35 China sets record with 3,100°C tungsten alloy heating in space - CGTN NASA Sounding Rocket Mission Targeting Aug. 25 Launch Attempt Ready for takeoff: How edge AI is redefining in-space operations - Latent AI KSAT Launches Hyper: Orbiting Ground Stations to Reduce Latency for Faster Access to Actionable Data Aalyria Achieves Laser Comms Breakthrough - Tectonic Defense NASA Shares Final Contenders for Artemis II Moon Mascot Design Contest T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. 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

Guadalupe Casuso, Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Parsons, discusses the future of spaceports as advanced hubs for exploration. She emphasizes the integration of digital twins, AI, and cybersecurity in operations. The conversation highlights the importance of international collaboration and standardization to create interconnected spaceports that can drive economic growth. Guadalupe also explores how strategic partnerships can foster innovation and improve logistics, ensuring that space travel is efficient and sustainable.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched last night carrying the US Space Force’s X-37B space plane. SpaceX has moved its Super Heavy booster to the launch pad at Starbase ahead of Starship's tenth flight test. Japan has announced that they will launch a new uncrewed cargo spacecraft HTV-X to resupply the International Space Station in October, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com Selected Reading SpaceX - USSF-36 Mission SpaceX - Starship's Tenth Flight Test Japan to launch new spacecraft to resupply International Space Station in October-  Reuters Japan to provide H3 rocket for Europe's mission to observe Apophis asteroid-  Reuters L3Harris Expands Florida Facility to Support America’s Golden Dome Live, Laugh, Launch | Rocket Lab China, Russia, and U.S. Race to Develop Lunar Nuclear Reactors But technical challenges may stymy ambitious deadlines Solar panels in space ‘could provide 80% of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050’ T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. 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 Trump Administration seeks to cut air quality and ocean monitoring instruments from the Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite constellation and reduce the number of satellites. NASA has released a Request for Information (RFI) to look for alternatives to the Sustainable Land Imaging (SLI) mission. Japan’s Space Agency (JAXA) has selected Mitsubishi Electric to develop solar technology for satellites, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Dr. Emma Louden, President of Slooh. You can connect with Emma on LinkedIn, and find out more about Slooh on their website. Selected Reading Trump admin strips ocean and air pollution monitoring from next-gen weather satellites- CNN Sustainable Land Imaging (SLI) Mission Alternatives Assessment Team (MAAT): Request for Information (RFI) Mitsubishi Electric Selected as Representative Organization for JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund to Develop Solar Cells and Related Components for Satellites Solar System Internet Successfully Conducted Pioneering Delay Tolerant Network Edge Processing Test on Lonestar Data Holding's February Lunar Test Flight LunaGrid-Lite Completes Critical Design Review, Flight Model Underway Meet Wukong, the AI Chatbot China Has Installed on Its Space Station | WIRED ALL.SPACE and Telesat Government Solutions begin terminal collaboration for Telesat Lightspeed US Space Force scheduled to launch eighth X-37B mission Opinion- Nuclear-powered rockets will win the new space race SpaceX’s Expensive Starship Explosions Are Starting to Add Up TOMEX+ Launch Update – Aug. 20 - NASA This Chappell Roan song boosted interest in a Canadian dark sky preserve by 1,800%- Space T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. 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 UK Space Agency is set to integrate into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, streamlining regulations for growth. BlackSky has secured a significant contract for automated imaging services, enhancing defense and intelligence operations. A strategic investment in Ursa Space Systems signals robust industry support. Meanwhile, an exciting discovery made by the James Webb Space Telescope unveiled a tiny moon around Uranus, sparking intrigue about its origins and role in the system.