The US Administration makes the decision that Space Command is staying in Colorado. The US Senate agrees with the House to make cuts to the Space Force’s requested budget for fiscal year 2024. The FCC’s Chairwoman introduces new spectrum rules for commercial space launches. Planet announces a restructuring and cuts to its workforce, 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 Twitter and LinkedIn. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Kathy Steen, Senior Program Manager at the Hyperspace Challenge. You can connect with Kathy on LinkedIn and learn more about the Hyperspace Challenge on their website. Selected Reading Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder on U.S. Space Command- Defense.gov Senate DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2024 Contracts For July 28, 2023- Department of Defense Rosenworcel Introduces Spectrum Rules for Commercial Space Launches- FCC Planet lays off about 10% of workforce as satellite imagery company restructures- CNBC Tilebox raises $1.7M to enhance space data management- tech.eu Hisdesat will launch the first satellite of the SPAINSAT NG programme next summer- SpaceRef Chandrayaan-3 leaves earth's orbit, heads towards moon- Tribune India China's Shenzhou-15 taikonauts meet press after returning to Earth- CGTN NASA Mars Ascent Vehicle Continues Progress Toward Mars Sample Return- NASA Indiana University launches space law courses, satellite cybersecurity program- Herald Times Redwire Hires Veteran Aerospace Executive as Company Positions for More Strategic Growth- Redwire Space Iridium Board of Directors Approves Additional $400 Million Share Repurchase Program; Authorizations Now Total $1 Billion- Iridium 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 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. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices