15 Best Astronaut Podcasts

1. 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
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.7KFacebook 2.1MTwitter 2.2MInstagram 1.5M Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Jul 2017 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. NASA's Curious Universe

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Come get curious with NASA. As an official NASA podcast, Curious Universe brings you mind-blowing science and space adventures you won't find anywhere else. Explore the cosmos alongside astronauts, scientists, engineers, and other top NASA experts who are achieving remarkable feats in science, space exploration, and aeronautics. Learn something new about the wild and wonderful universe we share. All you need to get started is a little curiosity.NASA's Curious Universe is an official NASA podcast hosted by Padi Boyd and Jacob Pinter. Discover more original NASA shows at nasa.gov/podcastsMORE Hosts Dr. Padi Boyd, Jacob Pinter
Producer/Network NASA
Email ****@nasa.gov
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 28.6MTwitter 88.1MInstagram 104.3M Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

3. Space4U

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Space is for everyone. Listen to casual and non-technical conversations with space professionals, as they tell their part of the space story, and explore how space is also for you!
Hosts Andrew de Naray, Carah Barbarick, Richard B. Cooper, Zakary Watson
Producer/Network Space Foundation
Email ****@spacefoundation.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 26.7KTwitter 26.3KInstagram 64.1K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

4. Terranauts

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When most people think about space they think of astronauts, names like Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Chris Hadfield are familiar to an awful lot of people. But for every astronaut that makes it to space there are legions of smart, dedicated, and interesting people who plan, design, build and operate the mission, spacecraft and instruments that make up the space program. Terranauts is about those people. The ones that go to space all the time, without ever leaving the planet. These are their stories...MORE Host Iain Christie
Producer/Network SpaceQ
Email ****@spaceq.ca
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 1.3KTwitter 8.8K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

5. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 7.8MTwitter 19.2KInstagram 8.3M Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

6. The Space Programme

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Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series. A small Scottish island is shocked to find itself home to a brand new space program. When two tech entrepreneurs announce their plan to make one of the local kids the world's first child astronaut, nothing is ever the same again. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, supported by the Audio Content Fund.Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plusMORE Producer/Network Fun Kids
Email ****@funkidslive.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 348Facebook 8.4KTwitter 9.2KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

7. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. 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
Email ****@nhs.net
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 376 Avg Length 43 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 Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. 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
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11. A Heart For Space

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Welcome to A Heart for Space, a podcast hosted by cardiologist, astronaut, and speaker Dr. Eiman Jahangir that explores the journeys of those who push beyond conventional limits to inspire you to pursue your own extraordinary dreams.Drawing from his own path—from immigrating to the United States as a young child to pursuing the astronaut dream for more than two decades—Dr. Jahangir leads thoughtful conversations with remarkable guests about perseverance, ambition, and the mindset required to achieve meaningful goals...MORE Email ****@ccb-holdings.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. 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
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Apple Rating 1/5 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
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