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What do architects think of when designing spaceports? Francis Walker is the Director of Corgan's London studio. Corgan is a large U. S. based architect with core expertise in aviation, data centers, commercial healthcare, education. Francis and his team design spaceports around the world and walk us through the process of designing the gateway to space.You can connect with Francis on LinkedIn and learn more about Corgan 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 ReadingAirports to SpaceportsAudience 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

SES releases positive financial results but discloses power issues with its O3b mPOWER satellites. SES and Intelsat are awaiting a big payout from cell service providers. NASA and Axiom sign a fourth agreement to send private astronauts to 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 GuestFrancis Walker, Associate Principal at Corgan on designing Spaceports around the world.You can connect with Francis on LinkedIn and learn more about Corgan on their website.Selected ReadingSES H1 2023 ResultsSatellite operators poised for $9 billion payday after clearing C-band spectrum- Ars TechnicaNASA Selects Axiom Space for Fourth Private Astronaut Mission to International Space Station- AxiomSierra Space and BioServe Space Technologies to Demonstrate In-Space Stem Cell Production to Better Treat Cancer Patients on Earth- Sierra SpaceDeforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell 66% in July- ReutersHuge Solar Arrays Permanently Installed on NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft- NASAFight for a Space National Guard Moves to Next Round- Air and Space ForcesAriel Passes Major MilestoneRussia opens facility in SA's North West to help protect the ISS from space junk- News24Enhancing ‘lethality’: First Space Force ‘operations’ doctrine cements role within Joint Force- Breaking DefenseRogers demands Pentagon comply with Space Command inquiry- C4ISRNETAeolus reentry map- ESAT-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 Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) launches an initiative to track space debris. All observations are suspended at NSF's National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab) after a cyberattack. The UK Space Agency has announced a new initiative to fund Earth Observation technologies, 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 Jack Cohen, Program and Mission Manager at AstroDigital. You can connect with Jack on LinkedIn and learn more about Astro Digital on their website.Selected ReadingIARPA LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS EFFORT TO TRACK MICRO SPACE DEBRISAttempted Cyber Attack on NSF’s NOIRLab- NOIRLabUK Space Agency funding for technologies to monitor the Earth- UK GovNational Risk Register 2023- UK GovScientists reveal blueprint of China's lunar water-ice probe mission- CGTNChina launches new meteorological satellite- CGTNiRocket Signs Development Agreement with AFRL to Use High Thrust Facility- Via SatelliteNavy safely recovers mock space capsule off San Diego in big step toward sending humans to the moon- The San Diego Union TribuneU.S. Space & Rocket Center to break ground on newly renovated ‘rocket park’- WHNTSpace Coast Economic Development Commission Announces Spaceport Commerce Park Selected for FPL’s Florida First Sites Program- Space Coast DailyNew Facility Aims to Propel U.S. Hypersonics Research- National Defense MagazineBruised Earth uncovered by new mapping product- Space-IntelligenceJames Webb Telescope Spots 'Question Mark' In Space- the Weather ChannelT-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

Northrop Grumman launches its final Antares 230+ rocket. Voyager Space and Airbus develop a new partnership to build and operate Starlab. Privateer Space has announced a new module for satellite operators called Pono. Virgin Galactic releases second quarter financial results, 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 Matthew Fetrow, Communications Director for the Space Force's Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO). You can connect with Matthew on LinkedIn and find out more about Space RCO on their website.Selected ReadingNorthrop Grumman’s NG-19 Launch Marks 10 Years of International Space Station Cargo Resupply Missions- Northrop GrummanVoyager Space and Airbus Announce Joint Venture to Build and Operate Starlab- PR NewswirePrivateer unveils AI-powered hardware & software solutions to drive future of space operations & data applications- PrivateerVIRGIN GALACTIC ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND PROVIDES BUSINESS UPDATE- Virgin GalacticCantwell, Hickenlooper ORBITS Act to Clean Up Space Junk Heads to Full SenateSpace Debris Will Block Space Exploration unless We Start Acting Sustainably- Scientific AmericanUSSF, Johns Hopkins University Debut New Era of Officer PME- Space ForceAllied Command Transformation Advances NATO’s Understanding of Newest Domain – Space- NATONASA hears signal from Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistakenly cutting contact- APSpace Propulsion Market- Markets and Markets 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

The US Administration makes the decision that Space Command is staying in Colorado. The US Senate agrees with the House to make cuts to the Space Force’s requested budget for fiscal year 2024. The FCC’s Chairwoman introduces new spectrum rules for commercial space launches. Planet announces a restructuring and cuts to its workforce, 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 Kathy Steen, Senior Program Manager at the Hyperspace Challenge.You can connect with Kathy on LinkedIn and learn more about the Hyperspace Challenge on their website.Selected ReadingStatement from Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder on U.S. Space Command- Defense.govSenate DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2024 Contracts For July 28, 2023- Department of DefenseRosenworcel Introduces Spectrum Rules for Commercial Space Launches- FCCPlanet lays off about 10% of workforce as satellite imagery company restructures- CNBCTilebox raises $1.7M to enhance space data management- tech.euHisdesat will launch the first satellite of the SPAINSAT NG programme next summer- SpaceRefChandrayaan-3 leaves earth's orbit, heads towards moon- Tribune IndiaChina's Shenzhou-15 taikonauts meet press after returning to Earth- CGTNNASA Mars Ascent Vehicle Continues Progress Toward Mars Sample Return- NASAIndiana University launches space law courses, satellite cybersecurity program- Herald TimesRedwire Hires Veteran Aerospace Executive as Company Positions for More Strategic Growth- Redwire SpaceIridium Board of Directors Approves Additional $400 Million Share Repurchase Program; Authorizations Now Total $1 Billion- IridiumT-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

SpaceX tests its new flame deflector water deluge system. Elon Musk says SpaceX provided its knowledge of crewed parachute systems to Boeing. The US Air Force has awarded Sierra Space Corporation a $22.6 million contract for the maturation of the Vortex Advanced Upper Stage Engine. ESA successfully assists the reentry of defunct satellite Aeolus, 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 Doug Milburn, Cofounder of Protocase, on the evolution to ProtoSpace Mfg, and rapid innovation and prototyping for the space industry.You can connect with Doug on LinkedIn and learn more about ProtoSpace Mfg on their website.Selected ReadingSpaceX hasn't obtained environmental permits for 'flame deflector' system it's testing in Texas- CNBCFAA THROWS COLD WATER ON SPACEX'S NEXT STARSHIP ORBITAL LAUNCH- FuturismMAXAR’S LARGEST EVER SATELLITE, HUGHES JUPITER 3, PERFORMING WELL AFTER LAUNCH- MaxarSierra Space Books Air Force Contract for Maturation of Advanced Upper Stage Engine- Executive BizAeolus: a historic end to a trailblazing mission- ESAISRO’s PSLV-C56 puts 7 satellites in orbit; four more missions this year- The HinduChina tests advanced hydrogen-oxygen rocket engine for space program- CGTNNASA Mission Update: Voyager 2 Communications Pause- NASAIncoming leaders for Space Command, Northern Command, NORAD set to be delayed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on confirmations- The GazetteAerojet eyes resource sharing, renewed stability after L3Harris buy- Defense NewsT-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

NewSpace Nexus is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that is accelerating the pace of space innovation by uniting and igniting the industry. NewSpace Nexus CEO Casey Anglada DeRaad walks us through the Unite & Ignite Space, a first-of-its-kind co-innovation hub where stakeholders gain access to workspaces, equipment, programming, rapid prototyping and demonstration, and resources needed for innovation and rapid progress.  You can connect with Casey on LinkedIn and learn more about NewSpace Nexus 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.newspacenm.org/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 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