13 Best Astronaut Podcasts

1. 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble

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NEW from the BBC's space podcast: A revolutionary telescope and the tiny flaw that almost destroyed the dream. Hubble transformed our understanding of the universe. Maggie Aderin tells the dramatic story of one of the most ambitious scientific instruments ever built - and how it almost ended in disaster. Already delayed by years and millions of dollars over budget, the Hubble Space Telescope is finally ready to launch and change history...more Host Kevin Fong
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Kristin Fisher, Jeremy Hansen +14 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 30.3KTwitter 2.4MInstagram 7M Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Houston We Have a Podcast

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From Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars, explore the world of human spaceflight with NASA each week on the official podcast of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Listen to in-depth conversations with the astronauts, scientists and engineers who make it possible.more Hosts Katie Konans, Gary Jordan
Producer/Network NASA
Email ****@mail.nasa.gov
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Andre Douglas, Jenni Gibbons +12 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.1KFacebook 2.1MTwitter 2.2MInstagram 1.6M Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

3. The Space Above Us

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A podcast about the history of NASA human spaceflight. New episodes every other Thursday. (ish)
Host JP Burke
Email ****@thespaceabove.us
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dave Wolf, John Blaha
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 349Facebook 341Twitter 953 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Mark Kelly - Biography Flash

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Dive into the extraordinary life of Mark Kelly, a true American hero, in this riveting podcast that explores the remarkable journey of an astronaut, naval pilot, author, and political leader. Each episode unveils the incredible story of a man who has defied gravity, both literally and metaphorically, from his groundbreaking NASA missions to his inspiring personal resilience...more Email ****@mac.com
Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. Airlock Module

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Step inside The Airlock Module Podcast , where analog astronaut Yuki Nishimura explores the human side of space exploration. Each episode dives into real stories from Mars simulation crews, scientists, and engineers, uncovering how life in isolation, teamwork, and innovation prepare us for the stars and teach us about life on Earth.more Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Karim Nahabet, Adriana Talianova +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Mission:Analog

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Mission:Analog is a podcast led by Armenia's first analog astronaut, dedicated to bringing space exploration closer through the lens of analog missions. We inspire and educate the next generation of space explorers, sharing stories from simulated space environments and highlighting the future of space exploration. Join us as we explore the frontlines of simulated space missions, inspire future astronauts, and highlight the future of space exploration.more Producer/Network Hanna Harutyunyan
Email ****@missionanalog.com
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. 16 Sunsets

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'16 Sunsets' is a captivating 10-part podcast series that explores the dramatic history of NASA's Space Shuttle program, crafted by the award-winning team behind '13 Minutes to the Moon.' Hosted by renowned space storyteller Kevin Fong and featuring music by Christian Lundberg from Hans Zimmer's Bleeding Fingers Composers' Collective, the series recounts the birth of the Shuttle era through the eyes of those who built and flew it...more Host Kevin Fong
Producer/Network Antica & Telltale Studios
Email ****@nhs.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Chris Hadfield, Christian Lundberg +56 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 455 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. 2 Funny Astronauts

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Podcast from Mike Massimino and Garrett Reisman. Every week they discuss the bizarre, crazy, and surprising world of being 2 Funny Astronauts
Producer/Network 2 Funny Astronauts
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 156 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. WHO WANTS TO BE AN ASTRONAUT?

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An insightful, deeply personal look into the countless journeys of Astronaut Hopefuls interviewing to be NASA's next Astronauts. Everyone wants a surefire recipe to follow on how to become an astronaut. This podcast shares those unique stories that all begin in very different places and all lead to the same interview room.more Recent Guest Ruth
Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Moonwalk

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In 1969, we reached the moon. With each step on its surface, every year an astronaut orbits our planet and with every dream of the possibilities beyond a new generation falls in love with space exploration. Fifty years after Apollo 11, today's NASA astronauts, voices from the Apollo Era and students from the Mars generation are brought together to share their journeys and to remember an unforgettable moment.more Host Tomeka Weatherspoon
Producer/Network Houston Public Media
Email ****@houstonpublicmedia.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 19.2KInstagram 8.4M Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

11. NASA's Curious Universe

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An official NASA podcast bringing you mind-blowing stories you won't find anywhere else. What does it take to launch a rocket? What happens when we go looking for life beyond Earth? And what can the universe teach us next? With extraordinary access to the people and places behind NASA's exploration of space, Curious Universe brings you closer to the discoveries shaping what we know about our universe. Don't forget your curiosity.more Hosts Dr. Padi Boyd, Jacob Pinter
Producer/Network National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Email ****@nasa.gov
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover +21 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.8KTwitter 88.1MInstagram 104.4M Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

12. NASA Daily

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Straight from NASA itself, explore the daily activities, scientific experiments, and crucial maintenance tasks carried out by USA astronauts and researchers all in four minutes or less. Stay updated with the freshest news from space, learning how the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the International Space Station, continue to push the boundaries of human knowledge and technology every day.An ElectraCast Production.more Producer/Network ElectraCast Media LLC
Email ****@electracast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

13. The Place For Space

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The Place for Space is a podcast about how space isn't somewhere far away. It's already shaping your life every single day.Hosted by Christina Korp, known as the 'astronaut wrangler,' and Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, artist, and mom, the show connects the awe of space exploration to the real world impacts here on Earth...more Email ****@the3rdstory.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Get Email Contact