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13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble

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NASA
Artemis II
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Hubble Space Telescope
Moon
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Space Shuttle Challenger
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International Space Station
Sts-1
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Cold Temperature Effects
Morton Thiokol
Earth
Space Shuttle Discovery
Mission Control
Kennedy Space Center
Cape Canaveral

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 f... more

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Hubble needs saving. Nasa risks everything on a daring and unprecedented rescue mission to restore Hubble’s vision. The most experienced flight crew ever assembled is sent on a mission like no other in history. Astronauts including Kathy Thornton and... more

A devastating discovery is turning the crown jewel of astronomy into an embarrassing failure. Hubble isn’t seeing the universe as it should. Why are the pictures blurry? Nasa’s revolutionary telescope is in orbit and the space agency should be celebr... more

High above the Earth, the crew of Space Shuttle Discovery race against the clock to lift the Hubble Space Telescope from its storage bay and give it a new home in orbit. They have just eight hours to release the telescope and deploy its solar panels,... more

Our view of the universe could be transformed by one of the most ambitious scientific instruments ever built but a terrible disaster strikes Nasa. After decades of meticulous planning, will the Hubble Space Telescope make it into space?

Nasa is in ... more

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Recent Guests

Kathy Thornton
Astronaut who served on the 1993 Hubble servicing mission
NASA
Episode: Trouble with Hubble: 4. Once in human history
Ed Weiler
Hubble's chief scientist
NASA
Episode: Trouble with Hubble: 4. Once in human history
David LeCrone
Astronomer
Episode: Trouble with Hubble: 4. Once in human history
Kathy Sullivan
Astronaut who prepared for a possible Hubble repair spacewalk
NASA
Episode: Trouble with Hubble: 2. The eye opens
Steve Hawley
Astronaut who operated the shuttle's robotic arm during Hubble's deployment
NASA
Episode: Trouble with Hubble: 2. The eye opens
Jeremy Hansen
Canadian astronaut, mission specialist on Artemis II
NASA
Episode: Artemis II: 14. The learnings
Anna Fisher
Former NASA astronaut, first mother in space, Orion flight experience
Episode: Artemis II: 13. Splashdown
Kristin Fisher
Space journalist
CNN/Space journalist (as introduced on show)
Episode: Artemis II: 12. Please return to your seats
Philip Metzger
Director of the Stephen Hawking Centre for Microgravity Research and Education; co-founder of NASA Swamp Works
NASA Swamp Works
Episode: Artemis II: 12. Please return to your seats

Hosts

Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Space scientist and host; key presenter across Artemis II coverage
Tim Peake
British astronaut providing firsthand astronaut perspective and credibility
Kristin Fisher
Space journalist providing mission context and live updates

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 15.9k ratings
  • Absolutely gripping

    The best podcast I’ve heard for months. Incredibly interesting and shows the intelligence and fallibility of the human race. Perfectly narrated by the BBC and I cannot wait for the final episode. Even though I don’t want it to end.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    harryokin
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Fantastic podcast. Well researched, thorough, well produced.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    waffles
    a month ago
  • Great but…..

    Great content but awful narration…..

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Beaugerie
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • My Review:

    I absolutely loved this. I laughed, I cried, paused it if I couldn't pay attention. Two thumbs way up. GO!!!

    Some background:

    I've never logged in to any podcast app in my life. I had to Google "how to leave a podcast review". I am a postie and wearing shorts to work and getting to listen to podcasts all day are the reasons I love my job.

    I started with the first Hubble episode and I wanted more. Binging the Moon series. Episode 2: Kids in Control is what brought me here. GO!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AdamPK
    a month ago
  • Everything but the narrator

    This series is absolutely fantastic, the insight, the facts and the storylines. But season 3 is unfortunately made unbearable with the narrators delivery. Looking forward to season 4.

    Edit season 4 and now 5 still have the same narrator.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Greell80
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise deep, expert analysis and engaging hosts, with positive notes on interviews and production quality.
Guest variety and accessible explanations are frequently highlighted as strengths for new listeners.
Some criticism centers on how energetic or fast-paced narration can feel, depending on seasons.
Overall sentiment is optimistic about Artemis-focused storytelling and mission context.

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#211
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Artemis II: 12. Please return to your seats
Q: How does weather factor into splashdown and does it require changing the splashdown location?
Weather, especially wave height, winds, and rain, directly affects splashdown location and recovery plans, with forecasts guiding the final decision to deploy recovery boats and choose a safe site.
Artemis II: 11. Science surprises
Q: How do they determine Orion's position so far from Earth, given limited GPS access?
Deep space networks and onboard instruments—star trackers, inertial measurement units, and optical navigation—confirm position, velocity, and attitude, with ground teams like the flight dynamics officer ensuring Orion is where it should be.
Artemis II: 9. Bye bye, fly-by
Q: How is water being managed on Orion compared to the Space Station?
Orion carries water in tanks with no in-system recycling, requiring careful rationing and timing, whereas the Space Station recycles nearly all water from urine, sweat, and humidity, demonstrating different design trade-offs for crew endurance.
Artemis II: 9. Bye bye, fly-by
Q: Could you talk a little about the different approach towards a moon landing between Apollo and Artemis?
Artemis takes bigger leaps with less frequent milestones, aiming for sustainable presence and international collaboration, while Apollo focused on a tightly scoped, rapid sequence toward landing; the newer approach prioritizes long-term infrastructure and base development.
Artemis II: 4. Launch after-party
Q: What are the next critical steps after launch?
the crew will perform system checks in orbit, prepare for the first maneuver, and then decide on the translunar injection burn based on go/no-go assessments.

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This BBC space podcast follows human spaceflight milestones with daily coverage of Artemis II, the first crewed lunar loop in decades. Across episodes, hosts mix technical breakdowns—launch, orbital science, heat shields, and mission architecture—with human-interest angles: crew training, onboard experiments, personal moments, and public engagement. Guests include astronauts, journalists, scientists, and engineers who illuminate how international partners, commercial players, and NASA teams collaborate to push toward a sustained presence on and around the Moon. A standout characteristic is the show's ability to blend rigorous engineering context with accessible storytelling, making complex spaceflight topics engaging for both enthusiasts an... more

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