What’s next for the Mars Sample Return Program?

NASA provides an update on the Mars Sample Return Program. Toyota to invest in Japanese space startup Interstellar Technologies. China sees its first space launch of 2025, 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 LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Mike Gold, Chief Growth Officer at Redwire. You can connect with Mike on LinkedIn and learn more about Redwire on their website. Selected Reading NASA to Host Media Call Highlighting Mars Sample Return Update Toyota backs Japanese space startup Interstellar to mass-produce rockets- Reuters China launches Shijian-25 satellite to test on-orbit refueling and mission extension technologies - SpaceNews NSF and the ISS National Lab Announce Up to $3.6 Million in Funding for Physical Science Research on the Space Station Nokia’s Cellular Network Ready for Moon as Intuitive Machines Completes Final Lunar Lander Installation Sierra Space CEO leaves, as $5 billion company pushes to launch space plane ReOrbit and Ananth Technologies Enter into Strategic Agreement on GEO Communications Satellites New Glenn Launch Targeting No Earlier Than January 10 Beyond the 'Dragon Arc': Unveiling a treasure trove of hidden stars- ASU News  T-Minus Crew Survey We 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 [email protected] to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to [email protected] 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.