Best Spaceexploration Podcasts (2025)

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Jonathan McDowell: Astronomer and owner of Jonathan's Space Report 35:57

1d ago35:57

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In this week's episode of The Astro Ben Podcast (sponsored by SkyFi), we dive into the cosmos with the legendary Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer known for his extensive work in cataloging space objects and his invaluable contributions to the space community. Ben and Jonathan discuss his journey, the importance of space tracking, and his monumental…

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Kate van Dam: Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot, now strategic leader in the space industry with SkyFi 30:04

10d ago30:04

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In this episode, sponsored by Sky Fi, Ben journeyed with Kate Van Dam from her days as a Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot to her current role leading strategy at SkyFi. They explore SkyFi's mission to democratise access to geospatial data, touching on the ethical implications, privacy concerns, and the revolutionary potential of this technology…

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Astronaut John “ Danny ” Olivas: Astronaut, Mission Assurance Expert, Author and Forensic Engineer 36:11

25d ago36:11

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In this episode of The Astro Ben Podcast, Ben speaks with astronaut and mission assurance expert Dr. John "Danny" Olivas from Intuitive Machines HQ. The conversation centers around the IM-2 Lunar Lander mission, set to land at the Moon’s south pole in early 2025. Danny shares exclusive insights into the technology on board, including NASA’s PRIME-1…

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The Astro Ben Podcast Trailer 2025 1:54

25d ago1:54

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Remco Timmermans: Space Events Marketing Specialist at Space Agenda, Independent Space Marketing and Communications Consultant 41:14

1M ago41:14

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In this episode, Ben sits down with Remco Timmermans to explore the dynamic world of space industry marketing and events. They discuss Remco's journey into space, the emotional power of rocket launches, and how space is becoming a true people's industry. The conversation covers the space industry's outlook for 2025, the curation of industry events,…

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225: A newly discovered Martian volcano with Dr. Lee 41:02

2M ago41:02

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Dr. Pascal Lee tells the story of how he and his collaborators found a new volcano on Mars. He tells us about the "convergence of lines of evidence" that led to this discovery. He also explains why this site may be a good place to look for life.By Carrie Nugent

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Emily Carney: Space Historian, Journalist, and Co-Author of new book Star Bound: A Beginner’s Guide to the American Space Program. 37:40

2M ago37:40

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In this episode of the Astro Ben Podcast, we chat with Emily Carney, space historian, journalist, and co-author of the new book Star Bound: A Beginner’s Guide to the American Space Program. OUT JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS (LINK BELOW) Emily shares her insights on the cultural and societal impact of America’s space exploration journey and why underst…

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Camille Wardrop Alleyne: Ed.D. Founder | CEO | Rocket Scientist | Speaker | Humanitarian 35:26

3M ago35:26

35:26

In this episode, Ben explores the extraordinary journey of Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne, a trailblazer in the field of aerospace engineering. Camille reflects on her impactful career at NASA, where she led key human spaceflight programs and advanced groundbreaking science missions. She shares insights into her work at Arusha Space, promoting space-b…

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Nicolina Elrick: Blue Origin Astronaut and Entrepreneur 33:36

3M ago33:36

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In this weeks episode, Nicolina Elrick takes us behind the scenes of her extraordinary journey to space with Blue Origin. Nicolina is a multi-faceted leader in both philanthropy and entrepreneurship, and on this weeks episode shares what it’s like to break through the Kármán line and experience the profound awe of space. We explore the pivotal mome…

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Best Luxury Resort in Sedona Arizona, Enchantment Resort, w/ Michelle, The Trav Nav 38:20

3M ago38:20

38:20

Join Lydia, host and Michelle, The Trav Nav, as we share a conversation with the you about what to expect and what you can look forward to when visiting the luxury experience at Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona. Michelle is the founder of The Trav Nav, an award-winning luxury travel blog for active travelers. The goal of The Trav Nav is to infor…

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224: Aurora borealis with Tina Ibsen 56:19

4M ago56:19

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Astrophysicist Tina Ibsen tells us about the northern lights. She talks about her research and gives tips on how to observe the lights. She tells us how Denmark is a space nation and shares her thoughts about the future of space exploration. We also talk about RumSnak, the space podcast she co-hosts with Anders Høeg Nissen.…

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Yanni Barghouty: Co-Founder and CEO of Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC) 46:27

4M ago46:27

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This episode explores Yanni Barghouty’s work with Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC) and their mission to create next-generation radiation shielding solutions for the space industry. Yanni shares his journey from biomedical engineering to space entrepreneurship, discusses the challenges of developing advanced materials for radiation protection, and…

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223: Preparing for something we haven't seen yet with Dr. Holt 23:27

4M ago23:27

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Dr. Carrie Holt talks about how she's getting ready for the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. She explains how astronomers are using simulated and real data to prepare in advance of this new data.By Carrie Nugent

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Giuseppe Reibaldi: President of the Moon Village Association. Building a Global Moon Village: A Vision for Lunar Cooperation 43:46

5M ago43:46

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Episode 106 covers Giuseppe Reibaldi’s work with the Moon Village Association, a pioneering non-governmental organisation that unites both spacefaring and non-spacefaring nations to collaborate on lunar exploration. Ben and Giuseppe discuss how MVA partners with industry, academia, and the public to create a shared vision for humanity’s future on t…

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Bonus: RumSnak 54:10

5M ago54:10

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Carrie chats with Anders and Tina on the beautifully produced Danish space podcast, RumSnak. The show starts with space news in Danish before the mostly English interview, which starts 24 minutes in. Find RumSnak on your favorite podcatcher, or online at www.rumsnak.dk.By Tina Ibsen, Anders Høeg Nissen

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Adriano Autino: Expanding Horizons - the Space Renaissance and the Future of Civilisation Beyond Earth 35:18

6M ago35:18

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In episode 105, Ben welcomes Adriano V. Autino, the visionary behind Space Renaissance International, an organisation dedicated to advancing civilian space development and the space economy. Adriano shares his insights on how humanity can expand beyond Earth, the importance of developing low-cost access to space, and the role of space in the U.N.'s…

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John Conafay: CEO and Co-Founder of Integrate, Innovating Space Systems and Managing the Future 33:01

6M ago33:01

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In this episode, Ben sits down with John Conafay, a US Air Force Veteran and the CEO & Co-Founder of Integrate, a company that’s revolutionising space mission management through cutting-edge software solutions. With a wealth of experience from his time at Spire, Astranis, SpaceFlight, and ABL Space Systems, John shares insights into the challenges …

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Eric Berger: on his new book 'Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age' 37:38

6M ago37:38

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In this episode, Ben sits down (again) with Eric Berger, Senior Space Editor at Ars Technica and author of the upcoming book 'Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age' They discuss the Polaris Dawn mission, the state of the space industry, NASA's Crew-9 launch delay, and the latest breaking stories in th…

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222: Measuring the emptiness of space with Dr. Becker 21:59

7M ago21:59

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Dr Tracy Becker tells us about solar system science using ultraviolet light. She explains how the color of a planet's northern lights depends on the planet's atmosphere. She also describes how scientists repurposed the New Horizons spacecraft to measure how empty space is.By Carrie Nugent

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Roman Chiporukha: Co-Founder and Chief Executive Office of SpaceVIP, a mission-based expedition company for space and space-related experiences 43:23

7M ago43:23

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In episode 102, chats to Roman Chiporukha, founder of SpaceVIP and co-founder of the luxury lifestyle management firm Roman & Erica. They dive deep into the burgeoning world of private space exploration, discussing the fascinating journey of introducing the final passenger to Axiom’s Ax-1 mission—a $50 million ticket to the first all-private space …

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Kirsten Whittingham: President of Max Space and Chief Revenue Officer at Cosmic Girls Foundation 39:16

7M ago39:16

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In episode 101, Ben chats to Kirsten Whittingham, President of Max Space. Kirsten shares insights into her diverse and impressive career in the aerospace industry, from generating significant revenue at Axiom Space to overseeing the development of innovative expandable habitats at Max Space. The conversation delves into the unique technology behind…

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Nicole Stott: American engineer, retired NASA astronaut, artist, and author 46:41

8M ago46:41

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In this milestone episode, we had the honour of speaking with Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, artist, and author. Nicole shared her inspiring journey, including her space missions on ISS Expedition 20 and 21, and STS-128 and STS-133. We explored her unique experiences, such as participating in the first live tweet-up from space and painting…

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221: The queens of heaven with Prof. Tauris 30:17

8M ago30:17

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Professor Thomas Tauris explains what gravitational waves can tell us about colliding neutron stars. He corrects Carrie's misconception about how gravitational waves affect people. He also explains how the last 400 years of astronomy have been like watching a silent movie, but now with gravitational waves, we have a soundtrack.…

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220: Walking on the roof of hell with Prof. Stanley 23:39

9M ago23:39

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Prof. Sabine Stanley, author of "What's Hidden Inside Planets," tells us how the interior of Earth helps make this planet a nice place to live. She tells us that the Earth's mantle is actually solid rock, not liquid rock. She also explains what the Earth's interior and birthday balloons have in common. Spacepod listeners can get a 30% discount on "…

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Dr Eiman Jahangir: Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University and the Director of the Sections of General Cardiology and Cardio-Oncology. He's also going to space with MoonDAO! 30:48

9M ago30:48

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In episode 99, we had the privilege of hearing the remarkable journey of Dr. Eiman Jahangir, Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University and aspiring astronaut. From being a finalist for NASA's Astronaut Candidate program to winning a ticket to space through a raffle with MoonDAO, Dr. Jahangir's story is a testament to the power of persistence and…

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23 How to Travel to Space and Learn About Spaceflight Now? #spaceexploration 32:28

10M ago32:28

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In today's Global Travel Junkie Episode, we go to Space, literally! Karl with Signature Travel Network explains how anyone can get their seat reserved for the next frontier, space! We talk about the experience, how to find more information and how to reserve yourself a spot. To learn more visit www.signaturetravelnetwork.com and find a agent near y…

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Andrew Parris: Former NASA contractor and President of The Inspired 24 34:38

10M ago34:38

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In Episode 98, Ben speaks with Andrew Parris, a space industry veteran who worked at NASA for over a decade. Andrew shares captivating stories from his time with the Space Shuttle and International Space Station missions, including his travels to Moscow and the Baikonur Cosmodrome. He also discusses his transition into commercial spaceflight and sp…

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219: Breaking the models with Dr. Merrison 32:14

10M ago32:14

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Dr. Jon Merrison talks about the Mars Simulation Laboratory. Here, scientists study what happens in low temperature, low pressure, windy environments. He says visiting scientists often "come to our lab with some idea based on the conventional model and go away with data which makes no sense to them."…

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Dr. Michaela Musilova: Astrobiologist, Speaker, Analog Astronaut and Author. 45:17

10M ago45:17

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In Episode 97, join us as we journey into the world of astrobiology and space exploration with Dr. Michaela Musilova. Michaela has been the Commander of over 30 simulated missions to the Moon and Mars, in collaboration with NASA and many international organizations. She is currently Global Faculty at the International Space University, Ambassador f…

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What to Expect When Visiting Morocco, with Kat Fleischman at DoTel Publicity 41:01

10M ago41:01

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Get all your questions answered in this exciting conversation with Kat Fleischman about visiting Morocco. After an amazing trip to Morocco a few months back she shares her delights, insights and recommendations of what to do while you are there and how you might want to go about scheduling the trip of a lifetime. We recommend visiting @visitmorocco…

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Kalpana Pot: Actor, writer, host, and science communicator 33:10

11M ago33:10

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Kalpana Pot is an actor, writer, host, and science communicator. She’s appeared in numerous national commercials and TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Hot in Cleveland, and Days of Our Lives to name a few, runs popular space-based social media pages, and is a published author. Her latest book, Spaced Out: A Casual Approach to the Cosmos is a general ov…

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218: Anything we try is new with Dr. Cable 26:32

11M ago26:32

26:32

Dr. Morgan Cable returns to the show after nine years! She tells us how she creates new minerals in her laboratory. She explains how this work helps shape NASA's Dragonfly mission. She encourages listeners to have confidence in their results.By Carrie Nugent

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Frank White: Exploring the Overview Effect 39:04

11M ago39:04

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In this episode, we had the privilege of exploring the profound insights of Frank White regarding the overview effect—a cognitive shift experienced by astronauts when viewing Earth from space. Frank shared with us his journey into the realm of space exploration and his research into this remarkable phenomenon. We delved into the core characteristic…

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Meredith Garofalo: Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Winning Meteorologist & Space/Science Correspondent 32:26

11M ago32:26

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In this weeks episode, Ben chats to Meredith Garofalo, a regional Murrow award-winning Broadcast Meteorologist and space correspondent, whose journey into meteorology was ignited by her mother's survival of a tornado outbreak. In this episode, they delve into Meredith's dynamic career, from covering rocket launches to advocating for women in STEM. …

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Emily Apollonio: CEO and founder of Interstellar Performance Labs 38:58

12M ago38:58

38:58

In this episode, we had the privilege of diving into the world of analog space missions with Emily Apollonio, CEO and founder of Interstellar Performance Labs. Emily shared insights into her dynamic leadership journey, her commitment to optimising safety and performance in critical missions, and her dedication to empowering aspiring astronauts. We …

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Invitation to be a guest on the Global Travel Junkie Podcast & YouTube Channel 2:22

12M ago2:22

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If you or your business would like to be a guest on the Global Travel Junkie Podcast and YouTube channel please reach out to us at our contact form, www.globaltraveljunkie.com. #luxurytravel #luxurytraveldestinations #luxury #travel #globaltravel #globaladventures If you'd like to support the channel you may do so here https://www.patreon.com/globa…

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EcoTourism, the Most Sustainable Way to Travel with Fernando Diez, Quasar 56:26

12M ago56:26

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Returning guest, Fernando Diez with Quasar Expeditions discusses the importance of ecotourism and how to select a tour company that matches your values and expectations. For almost 4 decades, Quasar Expeditions, a local, family-owned Ecuadorian luxury ecotourism company has been offering Safari-Style Yacht adventures in the Galapagos Islands aboard…

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How to Select The Best African Safari for You, Shaun w/ Stanley Safaris Offers Luxury Custom Safaris 55:12

12M ago55:12

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Join Shaun and Lydia as we introduce you all to the world of tailor made safaris in Africa. Stanley Safaris is a luxury tour operator offering exclusive, tailor-made safaris in Africa. The Stanley Safaris’ story traces its roots back to the 1980s, when founder Shaun Stanley first embarked on explorations across Southern Africa alongside his parents…

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Susie Martínez: former NASA engineer and flight controller, current payload developer in the space industry 35:47

12M ago35:47

35:47

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Susie Martínez, from nail art to space influencer. As a twin sister and daughter of a mechanic, Susie's path to NASA's doors was filled with unique twists and turns. We explore her transition from being one of the only girls studying mechanical engineering at a large university, to finding he…

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Jeffrey Hill: Executive Chairman of the esteemed SATELLITE 2024 Conference and Exhibition 44:21

12M ago44:21

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In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Jeffrey Hill, the Executive Chairman of the renowned SATELLITE 2024 Conference. Jeff shared fascinating insights into the intricacies of running one of the world's largest satellite tech events, highlighting his experiences interviewing space luminaries like Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and El…

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217: A beautiful experience with Dr. Villanueva 27:29

12M ago27:29

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Dr. Geronimo Villanueva tells us about solar system discoveries with JWST. He talks about several projects, including observing water plumes from Saturn's moon Europa and looking for rings around Mars. He shares what it feels like to use this incredible space telescope.By Carrie Nugent

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