15 Best Spaceflight 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 Producer/Network NASA
Email ****@mail.nasa.gov
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.7KFacebook 1.9MTwitter 2.2MInstagram 1.4M Avg Length 51 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. Main Engine Cut Off

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MECO is opinion and analysis of spaceflight, exploration, policy, and strategy, by Anthony Colangelo.
Host Anthony Colangelo
Producer/Network Anthony Colangelo
Email ****@mainenginecutoff.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 379Twitter 6.8K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Apr 2016 Get Email Contact

3. Talking Space

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A free and open exchange of news, ideas, and opinions on all things spaceflight. We put the context around the spaceflight headlines.
Hosts Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, Larry Herrin, Dr. Kat Robison, Sawyer Rosenstein, Heather Smith
Producer/Network Gene Mikulka ,Mark Ratterman, Larry Herrin, Dr. Kat Robison, Sawyer Rosenstein, and Heather Smith
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 37Twitter 5.1K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Space Show

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The Space Show is a one-hour radio program presented every Wednesday evening between 7.00 and 8.00 pm Australian Eastern Time by Andrew Rennie for 88.3 Southern FM and the Space Association of Australia Inc. The program aims to promote a public understanding of spaceflight and astronomy and to provide the public and members of the Space Association with up-to-date news, interviews and features of space-related events.MORE Host Andrew Rennie
Producer/Network Andrew Rennie for the Space Association of Australia
Email ****@space.asn.au
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Apple Reviews 6Twitter 1.6K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The Space Above Us

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A podcast about the history of NASA human spaceflight. New episodes every other Thursday.
Host JP Burke
Producer/Network JP Burke
Email ****@thespaceabove.us
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 295Facebook 341Twitter 953 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Universe University

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Universe University takes listeners on a cosmic adventure through outer space: from the history of human spaceflight and astronomy to the cutting edge theoretical physics. It is an entertaining and informative exploration of how human beings have sought and found answers to some of our most profound questions about the universe... as well as a look at those questions that are still unanswered.MORE Producer/Network Universe University Production
Email ****@universeuniversity.space
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Burn Sequence

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The Burn Sequence, a podcast hosted by Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), takes listeners on a journey through the evolving world of space exploration and cutting-edge technology. Drawing from his own personal experiences over several decades, Tory explores everything from rocket science and the future of space missions to the impact of AI, national security, and innovation in the aerospace industry...MORE Email ****@ulalaunch.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Space Spiels

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With a focus on community within the Aerospace Industry, Paige Kaufman speaks with various engineers, students, and scientists. As a human spaceflight life support flight control trainee, Paige pulls back the curtain, having down-to-earth conversations about her guests' recent projects and engineering backgrounds, while discovering their favorite experiences, inside jokes, and hobbies. Click play to become inspired and entertained! Instagram: spacespielsMORE Host Paige Kaufman
Producer/Network Paige Kaufman
Email ****@usc.edu
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Stories From Space

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Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams is an examination of the past, present, and future of human spaceflight. Throughout the series, we'll examine the breakthroughs that revolutionized our understanding of the Universe and our place in it.We'll take a look at the brave individuals who work tirelessly to advance the frontiers of our understanding. We'll analyze the time-honored concepts that are getting closer and closer to realization. And we will talk to the esteemed people who continue to push the boundaries of the unknown.There are some fascinating stories up there. Listen up!MORE Producer/Network ITSPmagazine Podcasts
Email ****@itspmagazine.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Space This Week

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Spaceflight News, Space News, and More
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11. The Modern Space Race

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Welcome to The Modern Space Race — your front-row seat to humanity's greatest leap into the stars. Every Friday , we bring you the most important, fascinating, and up-to-date space news from around the globe: from Starship test launches at Starbase and NASA's Artemis missions , to new rocket technologies , international space policy , and the latest discoveries from Mars, the Moon, and beyond ...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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12. The Orbital Mechanics Podcast

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Every week we cover the latest spaceflight news, discuss past, current and future exploration efforts, and take a look at upcoming events. Tune in to hear about how humans get to space, how they stay in space and how unmanned craft reach farther and farther into the universe around us.MORE Hosts Ben Etherington, Dennis Just, David Fourman
Producer/Network David Fourman, Ben Etherington, and Dennis Just
Email ****@theorbitalmechanics.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 272Twitter 2.6K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Spaceflight Connections

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Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Johnathan Brackett every two weeks on Spaceflight Connections, your gateway to the fascinating world of space exploration. From cutting-edge robotic missions to the daring journeys of astronauts, this podcast touches on the science, technology, and human stories shaping the future of crewed and robotic spaceflight. Whether it's exploring the challenges of interplanetary travel, or uncovering the mysteries of distant worlds, Spaceflight Connections delivers an engaging glimpse into space science.MORE Host Johnathan Brackett
Producer/Network Johnathan Brackett
Email ****@usa.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact