Satcom merger gets the green light.

Viasat’s proposed acquisition of Inmarsat gets the green light. Swiss start-up ClearSpace has contracted with Arianespace to launch its first debris de-orbit mission. NASA has released a draft request for proposals for a vehicle to deorbit the International Space Station, 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 featured interview today is Jack Madley, cofounder of EVONA, on space industry workforce development and careers. You can follow Jack on LinkedIn. Selected Reading Viasat’s Proposed Acquisition of Inmarsat Receives Unconditional Clearance From UK’s Competition and Markets Authority  Strategizing planetary defense- The Space Review ClearSpace books Vega C for 2026 de-orbit mission - SpaceNews  NASA proposes “hybrid” contract approach for space station deorbit vehicle - SpaceNews  Momentus tug raises orbit with water-fueled thruster- SpaceNews Space Force reviewing bids from satellite manufacturers for Space Test Program- SpaceNews Commercial Space Office’s Kniseley keeps focus on industry engagement- Defense News  Bentivegna named Space Force’s next top enlisted leader- Air Force Times JAXA’s Head Visits Australia to Promote Greater Space Cooperation- Space and Defense TRL Space awarded ESA funding – SatNews   How space will help football fans to celebrate sport- ESA Audience 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. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices