T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing

T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing

T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing from N2K CyberWire is your source for understanding the critical security connections between space and Earth, linking the technologies, policies, and organizations shaping non-terrestrial networks and the expanded attack surface.

Each week, we cover space and cyber developments that bridge technology, commerce, and innovation. We are the cybersecurity industry's source for understanding how space-based infrastructure reshapes digital networks, risk, and resilience globally.

T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing publishes every Sunday alongside the free Signals and Space newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space.

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Recent Episodes

Ep 710 | 6.7.26

Spoofing ships, jamming drones: how GPS manipulation confuses and compromises.

GPS constellations have become foundational in modern society supporting everything from navigation to financial services, making the impacts of GPS disruptions all the more concerning. As reliance on these systems have grown, so too have efforts by threat actors to disrupt them through techniques such as jamming and spoofing. As these attacks have become more effective, they are becoming increasingly common, especially in conflict zones where disruption and confusion can prove exceedingly valuable.

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Ep 709 | 5.31.26

GPS: A backbone for critical infrastructure.

Since its original creation in the 1970s, GPS has evolved from a technology primarily used by the military to a foundation for modern society. After the removal of selective availability for civilians in 2000, GPS’s value has significantly expanded. In the past two decades, nearly every critical infrastructure sector–telecommunications, transportation, energy, agriculture, emergency services, and financial services–relies on GPS constellations to ensure that timing and location accuracy are precise. Though many do not see its utility in day-to-day efforts, GPS has become entrenched in modern networks and services.

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Ep 708 | 5.24.26

The current state of GPS following OCX with Dr. Sean Gorman, CEO of Zephr.xyz.

Despite being an indispensable technology, traditional GPS remains vulnerable to exploitation and is needed for an update. In this week's episode, host Maria Varmazis sits down with ⁠Dr. Sean Gorman⁠, CEO of ⁠Zephr.xyz⁠, to discuss the current state of GPS. For decades, GPS has been a cornerstone technology for private, public, and military entities; however, through new technological advancements, companies and governments are looking to modernize this technology.

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Ep 707 | 5.17.26

From cyberspace to space-cyber.

For years, in-space internet capabilities were rarely worth the hassle. Now, that’s changing. In today’s episode, ⁠Maria Varmazis⁠ and ⁠Ethan Cook⁠ sit down to discuss how internet data moves through space systems and its recent advancements. For decades, GEO satellites made up most of the marketplace; however, LEO satellites are changing the landscape improving connectivity and speeds.

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Ep 706 | 2.20.26

From Mishaps to Moonshots.

NASA has released findings from a report by the Program Investigation Team examining the Boeing CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test. NASA completed a successful wet dress rehearsal for the SLS rocket that’ll be used for the Artemis II mission. MDA Space has launched a wholly-owned subsidiary exclusively focused on delivering mission-critical capabilities for Canada's national defense priorities outside the space domain, 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 ⁠Maria Varmazis⁠ and ⁠Alice Carruth⁠ wrap up the last daily T-Minus show. Selected Reading ⁠NASA Releases Report on Starliner Crewed Flight Test Investigation⁠ ⁠NASA Begins Artemis II Launch Pad Ops After Successful Fuel Test⁠ ⁠MDA Space Launches 49North, a Canadian defence business delivering multi-domain and mission-critical capabilities⁠ ⁠Axelspace Secures Japan Ministry of Defense Satellite Constellation Project⁠ ⁠SpaceX launches second Falcon 9 rocket to return to a landing in The Bahamas – Spaceflight Now⁠ Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our ⁠brief listener survey⁠. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. 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

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T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing
Host(s)
Maria Varmazis
Maria Varmazis is a podcast producer and journalist specializing in space, cybersecurity, and emerging technology. She translates complex industry developments into clear, engaging conversations and thoughtful storytelling that connects technical subjects to the people and ideas shaping the future. Maria is the host of T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing and co-host of Hacking Humans.
Schedule: Weekly on Sundays
Creator: N2K
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