China injects funds into commercial satellite launches.

Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology raises $933 million in a series A funding round that will go towards building a low-earth orbit satellite constellation for internet connectivity. Boeing Defense, Space & Security have published their 2023 yearly and Q4 financials and for that division, things are moving in a positive direction. ISS Expedition 70 crew held a farewell ceremony for the Ax3 team as they prepare to end their mission on the orbiting lab, 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 Irish Engineer, Scientist, Writer and Performer, Niamh Shaw.  You can connect with Niamh on LinkedIn and learn more about her work on her website. Selected Reading Shanghai-backed firm raises $933 mln to build satellite constellation- Reuters Boeing Reports Fourth Quarter Results - Jan 31, 2024 Sierra Space unveils fully integrated Dream Chaser spaceplane amid testing campaign – Spaceflight Now Los Alamos National Laboratory orders second satellite from NanoAvionics for GTO mission New Mexico's 50-year plan to squeeze out every last drop of water prompts Google deal to locate leaky pipes Space Foundation and Starburst Aerospace to Debut New Innovation Pitch Event at Space Foundation Space Symposium Daka Space Technologies Secures EUR 10,000 to Advance Space Education in Malawi | Space in Africa https://www.kosmicainstitute.com/iac-call-for-abstracts/ Spying From Space- Foreign Affairs Could a Giant Parasol in Outer Space Help Solve the Climate Crisis? - The New York Times Why Groundhog Day has its roots in astronomy | Salon.com 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices