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NEW: Artemis and the return to the Moon. The BBC’s space podcast will be following the Artemis II mission every day for two weeks. Nasa plans to return to the Moon for the first time in more than half a century and the next step is Artemis II. The mission aims to send four astronauts – on a spacecraft called Orion - to loop around the Moon. They plan to go further from Earth than any human in hist... more

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The team are back together. Astronaut Tim Peake and space scientist Maggie Aderin are joined by space journalist Kristin Fisher and Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen, after his historic journey. Jeremy reflects on the mission, adapting to life back ... more

After 9 days, 1 hour, 32 minutes and 15 seconds and 1.1 million kilometres of travel, the Orion “Integrity” probe splashed down successfully on April 11th at 00:07:32 UTC (GMT).

Tim Peake, Maggie Aderin, Kristin Fisher, Rebecca Morelle and the 13 M... more

The Artemis II mission hurtles towards re-entry and splashdown. The 13 Minutes crew run through the schedule that includes 28,864 mph, searing heat, 11 parachutes, and 3.9g forces.

Long-time Nasa scientist Dr Phil Metzger talks about the issue of AV... more

The Artemis II crew are getting ever closer to home and preparing for re-entry.

Hosts astronaut Tim Peake and space scientist Maggie Aderin are joined by space journalist Kristin Fisher, who shares the latest updates from the mission. Plus, we answ... more

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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
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
Kelsey Young
NASA Lead Science Officer and Lunar Science Lead
NASA
Episode: Artemis II: 11. Science surprises
Jackie Mahaffey
Chief Training Officer for Artemis II
Artemis II program
Episode: Artemis II: 10. How to train your astronaut
Jonathan Amos
Former BBC space correspondent, observing Artemis II
BBC
Episode: Artemis II: 9. Bye bye, fly-by
Charlie Duke
Apollo 16 astronaut, message to Artemis II crew
NASA (former astronaut)
Episode: Artemis II: 8. Final Approach
Mathias Basner
Expert on astronaut behavioral health
University of Pennsylvania / NASA
Episode: Artemis II: 8. Final Approach
Andy Saunders
Bestselling author and photographic restoration specialist
Independent
Episode: Artemis II: 7. A Family Photo

Hosts

Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Space scientist and host of the series
Tim Peake
British astronaut and host of the show
Kristin Fisher
Space journalist
Rebecca Morelle
BBC science editor

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 15.7k ratings
  • Season 1 and 2 are amazing!

    I loved season 1 and 2 about the Apollo missions. One of the best podcasts I have listened to. They go into all the technicalities of these flights to the moon. The whole podcast is well written and told, and the presenter has a good voice. It is amazing to hear the people who were there to tell the stories themselves, such as astronauts and flight controllers. It almost feels as if I am watching a movie and I have learned so much.

    Season 3 about the space shuttle is still educational, but it i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anonymous86526
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Apollo 11 and 13 are fantastic, Shuttle meh

    The Apollo 11 series is fantastic. Apollo 13 is very good as well. The Space shuttle series is meh. I especially disliked the fake sound effects added on the shuttle series.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mikus42
    United States2 months ago
  • Not like prior stories…

    The contemporary coverage of Artemis II was very different from the historical seasons before, and not in a good way. This is much more self-involved; sounds like so many podcasts: bunch of fans sitting talking to each other. Y’all could benefit from thinking about what made previous seasons great.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Saguaro7
    United States2 months ago
  • Great insightful and in depth reporting on space

    Another great series on space exploration from BBC. Real world experts thoughtfully dig into the people, technology and achievements of Moon missions. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debbie from Tijeras
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I was looking for a good science based podcast discussing the Artemis mission and this one nailed it. Great hosts, excellent production quality and interesting guests. 5 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    !McCormick
    United States3 months ago

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Some critics feel narration and pacing can be melodramatic at times.
Fans appreciate daily mission updates and clear explanations of complex systems.
Guests from NASA and European partners are highlighted as strong value adds.
Listeners praise in-depth technical coverage and access to high-profile guests.
Overall reception notes high engagement and strong industry relevance.

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#114
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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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A well-produced space-tech podcast focusing on Artemis II and related deep-space exploration topics. Across recent episodes, the show blends mission briefings, technical explanations, and human-interest moments from crew training to in-flight science, often featuring astronauts, NASA engineers, space journalists, and university researchers. A standout is its daily mission coverage during Artemis II, with insightful guests who translate complex space systems for a broad audience, plus timely context on international partnerships and commercial partners shaping a sustained lunar presence. The format tends to alternate between rigorous engineering discussion and personal storytelling, making it valuable for listeners who want both technical de... more

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