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- 22 minutes 51 secondsLunar nuclear power and next-generation quantum sensing.
Canadian Space Mining Corporation (CSMC) is focused on lunar nuclear power and next-generation quantum sensing. We spoke to Daniel Sax, founder and CEO of CSMC, about how CSMC evolved from lunar exploration into developing micro-reactors for the Moon and the Arctic, as well as quantum gravity sensors that could transform subsurface mapping for both Earth and planetary science.
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13 December 2025, 7:00 am - 26 minutes 56 secondsFrom cyber threats to heavy-lift satellites.
Lawmakers in the US have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to help commercial satellite owners and operators defend against growing cybersecurity threats to satellites. Satellite manufacturer K2 Space has raised $250 million in Series C funding at a $3 billion valuation. Fortastra has emerged from stealth and has raised over $8 million in seed financing, and more.
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Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com.
Selected Reading
K2 Space Raises $250M at $3B Valuation to Roll Out a New Class of High-Capability Satellites
Strength Among the Stars: Fortastra Emerges to Build Maneuverable Spacecraft for National Security
New Orders Signed With MBDA For Over 35m€- Avio
NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development
NASA JPL Unveils Rover Operations Center for Moon, Mars Missions
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12 December 2025, 8:50 pm - 23 minutes 14 secondsAI trained in space.
Starcloud has successfully trained and run the first large AI model in space. DARPA has awarded BAE a Phase 2 contract to advance autonomous space-based surveillance. Firefly Aerospace will host Volta Space Technologies’ wireless power receiver on Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 2 lander on the far side of the Moon, 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 Jerome Hittle, CEO & Founder at AmplifiedSpace.
You can connect with Jerome on LinkedIn, and learn more about AmplifiedSpace on their website.
Selected Reading
BAE Systems to advance autonomous space-based surveillance technology for DARPA
Firefly Aerospace Adds Volta’s Wireless Power Receiver to Blue Ghost Mission on Far Side of the Moon
HawkEye 360 and International Partner Establish Multi-Year Data Access Agreement
ESA - Space-enabled air traffic control takes flight globally
Momentus Selected for U.S. Space Force SHIELD Contract Vehicle
Bezos and Musk Race to Bring Data Centers to Space
NASA Teams Work MAVEN Spacecraft Signal Loss
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11 December 2025, 8:50 pm - 16 minutes 1 secondCanada’s MILSATCOM in the Arctic.
MDA Space has signed a partnership agreement with the Government of Canada and Telesat Corporation to develop and deliver military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) capabilities. SpaceX launched the NROL-77 mission on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida yesterday. China set a new record, launching three rockets in less than 19 hours, and more.
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China breaks record with 3 Long March rocket launches in 19-hour stretch- Space
Chinese astronauts install debris protection aboard space station- Reuters
Federal Register Space Modernization for the 21st Century
ESA - Artist’s impression of the flaring, windy black hole in NGC 3783 (portrait)
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10 December 2025, 8:50 pm - 23 minutes 12 secondsOne small step for Isaacman.
The US Senate Commerce Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. The Soyuz MS-27 crew has returned to Earth. Muon Space has been awarded a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II contract by SpaceWERX, and more.
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Our guest today is Dr. Michelle Hailey, Director of Global Affairs at Solamed Solutions.
You can connect with Michelle on LinkedIn, and learn more about Solamed on their website.
Selected Reading
US Senate Committee votes to advance NASA nominee Jared Isaacman- Reuters
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, Crewmates Return from Space Station
Space Infrastructure Startup Mantis Space Selects Albuquerque for Headquarters and Manufacturing Hub
In First, Wheelchair User Set To Go To Space - Disability Scoop
Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard’s 37th Mission
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9 December 2025, 8:50 pm - 26 minutes 15 secondsEurope’s big bet on sovereign space intelligence.
ICEYE has secured €150 million in new funding. NASA has selected two science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the Moon during the Artemis IV mission. Cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov to hand over command of the ISS to four-time space flyer NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, and more.
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Our guest today is Gerry Hudack, VP of Engineering at Rendezvous Robotics.
You can connect with Gerry on LinkedIn, and learn more about Rendezvous Robotics on their website.
Selected Reading
ICEYE and General Catalyst partner to redefine space-based intelligence in Europe
NASA Selects 2 Instruments for Artemis IV Lunar Surface Science
Crew Swaps Commanders on Sunday as Trio Packs for Departure - NASA
SpaceX tells investors it is targeting late 2026 IPO, the Information reports- Reuters
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8 December 2025, 8:50 pm - 23 minutes 47 secondsShould we repeal the Wolf Amendment?
Nearly 15 years after its inclusion in a 2011 annual appropriations bill, the Wolf Amendment remains a hotly debated topic reflecting many of the core geopolitical and philosophical issues at the heart of the debate over the U.S.-China relationship on matters of space and more. The Aerospace Corporation has created a series of debates arguing for and against retaining the amendment. We spoke to Brian Weeden from The Aerospace Corp.'s Center for Space Policy and Strategy discussing the takeaways from the debate series.
You can connect with Brian on LinkedIn, and read the debate arguments on The Aerospace Corporation’s website.
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6 December 2025, 7:00 am - 20 minutes 55 secondsCanada Expands RADARSAT.
Canada has announced its intention to contract MDA Space to build, test, and launch an additional radar imaging satellite. HawkEye 360 has been awarded a contract extension from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the Commercial Systems Program Office (CSPO) to expand its ongoing work. NASA has extended its Cooperative Agreement with CASIS to manage the International Space Station National Laboratory through 2030, and more.
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Selected Reading
NRO Selects HawkEye 360 to Advance Tactical RF Data and Analytics Capabilities
CASIS to Manage the International Space Station National Laboratory Through 2030
Sam Altman Has Explored Deal to Build Competitor to Elon Musk’s SpaceX
RTX's Raytheon announces strategic collaboration with AWS to improve services for space customers
Castelion Closes $350 Million Series B to Mass Produce U.S. Hypersonic Weapons
NASA’s Fly Foundational Robots Demo to Bolster In-Space Infrastructure
“Space Sailors” Seeking Download Help from Ham Radio Operators
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5 December 2025, 8:50 pm - 29 minutes 51 secondsBuilding safer spaceports & smarter satellites.
NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman faced questioning on Project Athena and future NASA priorities at his Senate confirmation hearing. Space Leasing International (SLI) has signed an agreement for the purchase of two of AscendArc's Ka-band satellites with a combined value of over $200 million. Shield AI and Sedaro are partnering to advance autonomous operations in orbit, and more.
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Our guest today is Jenni Ginsburg, Fire Protection Section Manager at Burns & McDonnell.
You can connect with Jenni on LinkedIn, and learn more about Burns & McDonnell on their website and read about the safety framework here.
Selected Reading
Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing- Reuters
Shield AI Expands into Space Domain through Partnership with Sedaro
NASA Awards Lunar Freezer System Contract
X-Bow Systems Awarded Production Contract to Supply Critical Rocket Motor Igniters to V2X
NASA study shows how satellite 'light pollution' hinders space telescopes
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4 December 2025, 8:50 pm - 13 minutes 27 secondsUKSA announces £17M in new funding for space innovation.
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) announces new funding to drive sovereign space innovation. The US administration's nominee for the NASA leadership role, Jared Isaacman, appeared in front of Congress today. Nuclear energy startup Antares has raised $96 million in a Series B funding round, and more.
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UK Space Agency invests £17 million to drive next wave of space innovation - GOV.UK
Scottish space innovation secures UK Space Agency investment - GOV.UK
Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition- Reuters
Antares Raises $96 Million in Series B Funding to Accelerate Nuclear Microreactor Development
A Letter from Our CEO – Antares $96M Series B
China's LandSpace fails to complete reusable rocket test- Reuters
Hundreds of Porsche Owners in Russia Unable to Start Cars After System Failure
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3 December 2025, 8:50 pm - 28 minutes 24 secondsWould you lick an asteroid?
The European Space Agency (ESA) has approved a €1.35 billion spending plan to support space defense programs across its 23 member states. The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that a German astronaut will be the first European to fly to the moon with a future NASA-led Artemis mission. Deloitte has contracted Spire Global to design, build and operate eight satellites for Deloitte’s on-orbit cyber payloads, and more.
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Our guest today is Kristiina Omri, Director of Special Programs for CybExer Technologies.
You can connect with Kristiina on LinkedIn, and find out more about CybExer Technologies on their website.
Selected Reading
1st European to fly to the moon will be German- Space
From space follower to first responder: how China pulled off the Shenzhou rescue mission
Sugars, ‘Gum,’ Stardust Found in NASA's Asteroid Bennu Samples
Essay Explaining ‘Why Geologists Love To Lick Rocks’ Wins Ig Noble Prize
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