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Podcast•Feb 28, 2026•16 min
ISS Demonstration: A Tow Truck for Space.
In this episode of T‑Minus, host Maria Varmazas interviews Troy Morris, CEO and co‑founder of KMI, about the company’s successful in‑space demonstration of its articulated “tow‑truck” arms aboard the ISS. The demo involved over 200 days of testing, capturing unprepared objects under various conditions, and proved the system’s reliability even with partial arm failures. Morris highlights the wealth of sensor data gathered, the upcoming U.S. government funding contract, and KMI’s commitment to education and outreach. The conversation underscores KMI’s role in advancing space logistics for both commercial and national‑security customers.
By T-Minus Space Daily
Podcast•Feb 19, 2026•14 min
Hypersonic Hustle & Orbital Muscle.
The episode highlights three major developments in the defense and commercial space sector: Stratolaunch securing a $90.8 million Department of War contract for the MACH‑TB 2.0 air‑launched test vehicle program, Agile Space Industries closing a $17 million Series A round to expand its small‑sat...
By T-Minus Space Daily
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•27 min
China’s Record-Breaking Investment in a Private Rocket Company.
In this episode, host T‑Minus chats with Michelle Lucas, CEO of Higher Orbits, about China’s surge in private‑sector space funding, highlighting iSpace’s $730 million raise to develop reusable rockets, Space Epoch’s new capital for a 2026 launch and sea‑recovery test, and...
By T-Minus Space Daily
Podcast•Feb 9, 2026•28 min
NASA Wants to Bring Talent Back In-House.
In this episode, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlines a strategy to bring critical capabilities back in-house, emphasizing the restoration of the agency’s core competencies. The discussion highlights a $54.5 million contract awarded to Starfish Space for an Otter satellite‑servicing vehicle for...
By T-Minus Space Daily
Podcast•Jan 23, 2026•22 min
Sovereign Space, Smart Weather, and a Very Busy Orbit.
The episode spotlights major developments in the increasingly crowded orbital environment, including D‑Orbit’s $53 million Series D raise to boost M&A and in‑space computing, Loft Orbital’s selection as prime contractor for France’s DESIR radar‑imaging program, and Aalyria’s award from the U.S. Air...
By T-Minus Space Daily
Podcast•Jan 15, 2026•27 min
Welcome Home, NASA’s SpaceX Crew 11.
The episode recaps NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑11 splashdown after a five‑month ISS stint and discusses recent industry moves, including Slingshot Aerospace’s $27 million US Space Force contract for AI‑driven space‑warfare training, CAS Space’s debut of a suborbital two‑stage research rocket, and collaborations...
By T-Minus Space Daily
Podcast•Jan 10, 2026•34 min
Weighing the Future of Space Exploration.
In this special edition, COO Charles Doran of Solamed Solutions discusses how advances in telemedicine, robotics, and AI are reshaping space medicine and the ethical frameworks needed for long‑duration missions to the Moon and Mars. He highlights critical gaps such...
By T-Minus Space Daily
Podcast•Jan 8, 2026•31 min
NASA Weighs an Early End to Crew 11’s Mission.
The episode discusses NASA's consideration of ending Crew‑11’s mission early due to a medical issue aboard the ISS, while also covering corporate moves such as Karman Space & Defense’s acquisition of Seemann Composites and MSC, and the launch of PowerBank...
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Podcast•Jan 7, 2026•16 min
Congress Rejects Proposals for Cutting NASA’s Budget for the Fiscal Year.
The episode reviews Congress's decision to reject the Trump administration's proposed deep cuts to NASA, instead approving a $24.4 billion budget for FY2026, and highlights recent industry milestones such as NASA awarding ARES Technical Services the Wallops Flight Facility launch‑range contract...
By T-Minus Space Daily
Podcast•Jan 6, 2026•24 min
NASA Launches an Infrastructure Modernization Effort.
The episode discusses NASA’s sweeping infrastructure modernization, including the demolition of the T‑Tower test facility at Marshall and the closure of the Goddard library, both reflecting broader shifts in agency priorities. It highlights NASA’s selection of industry proposals to advance...
By T-Minus Space Daily