Podcast · 12 episodes
Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists
by The Naked Scientists · English
Naked Astronomy: the Naked Scientists' Astronomy and Space Science Podcast - audio that's out of this world...
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New space telescope, and celebrating Wally FunkSpace Boffins (Sept 2026) covers two main threads: UK space policy and major astronomy.25 Sep 2026 · 53 min
Asteroids, Ariel 1 and Beagle 2A “Space Boffins” episode mixing three threads: (1) Wally Funk’s life and training for space, including her Mercury 13 background and later flights; (2) the UK Mars lander Beagle 2—why it went…27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 11 min
Virgin flight, rocket engines and a MoonbaseSpace Muffins (May 2026) covers (1) Virgin Galactic suborbital spaceflight from the perspective of a civilian “space traveller,” (2) NASA’s plan for a lunar base by 2032 with phased…30 May 2026 · 58 min
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New space telescope, and celebrating Wally FunkSpace Boffins (Sept 2026) covers two main threads: UK space policy and major astronomy.25 Sep 2026 · 53 min · 21 chapters
Asteroids, Ariel 1 and Beagle 2A “Space Boffins” episode mixing three threads: (1) Wally Funk’s life and training for space, including her Mercury 13 background and later flights; (2) the UK Mars lander Beagle 2—why it went…27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 28 chapters
Virgin flight, rocket engines and a MoonbaseSpace Muffins (May 2026) covers (1) Virgin Galactic suborbital spaceflight from the perspective of a civilian “space traveller,” (2) NASA’s plan for a lunar base by 2032 with phased…30 May 2026 · 58 min · 24 chapters
Artemis II launch and two SiansA special “Space Muffins” episode covering the Artemis II launch from Cape Canaveral (April 1, 2026), including the emotional atmosphere, weather delays (launch ultimately goes), behind-the-scenes…5 Apr 2026 · 56 min · 22 chapters
Artemis II, Dallas Campbell and SmileIn this episode, broadcaster and author Dallas Campbell joins Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to discuss NASA's Artemis program, space culture, and the new film adaptation of Andy…22 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 31 chapters
Mission Control, Starliner and Space FactoriesMission Control, Starliner and Space Factories26 Feb 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 32 chapters
Emergencies, Unlucky Space Shuttles and Space 2026Emergencies, Unlucky Space Shuttles and Space 202619 Jan 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 41 chapters
Apollo 1, Frank De Winne, and Moon MuseumThis episode of Naked Astronomy serves as a bumper end-of-year edition featuring notable discussions with astronaut Frank De Winne, the director of the Apollo 1 movie, and insights from a Moon museum…3 Dec 2025 · 1 h 10 min
How to build a Moon lander, Eileen Collins, and space quiltsThe Naked Scientists' Astronomy and Space Science Podcast - audio that's out of this world.5 Nov 2025 · 1 h 17 min
Life on White Mars, and a new spaceThis episode explores life at Concordia Station in Antarctica, often compared to living on Mars, and discusses the future of space exploration.3 Oct 2025 · 1 h 12 min
Jim Lovell, space selfies and UK launchTribute to Apollo/Gemini astronaut Jim Lovell, plus a discussion with author Andy Saunders about restoring and remastering Mercury and Gemini mission photography (including “space selfies”), and a…4 Sep 2025 · 1 h 7 min · 24 chapters
UK Astronaut, ESA DG and the Forge AwakensSpace Muffins episode from the UK Space Conference (Manchester) and the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center, plus a Space Forge update.6 Aug 2025 · 56 min · 27 chapters