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An official NASA podcast bringing you mind-blowing stories you won’t find anywhere else. What does it take to launch a rocket? What happens when we go looking for life beyond Earth? And what can the universe teach us next? With extraordinary access to the people and places behind NASA’s exploration of space, Curious Universe brings you closer to the discoveries shaping what we know about our unive... more

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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is on a quest to discover planets outside our solar system. NASA scientists Bertrand Mennesson and Vanessa Bailey explain how Roman’s wide view will spot as many as 100,000 new exoplanets in a galactic census ... more

Meet NASA’s newest space telescope: Roman. With similar resolution to Hubble but a field of view 100 times larger, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will settle essential questions in astronomy. NASA scientists Josh Schlieder and Alina Kiessling ... more

NASA is about to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which will change the way we see the universe and settle essential questions about some of the biggest mysteries out there. In a new limited series, Curious Universe takes you behind the ... more

In its mission to explore the unknown in air and space, NASA ends up inventing a lot of new things. Then, the agency “spins off” those inventions to companies that produce products to make our lives easier and safer here on Earth. From memory foam ma... more

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Recent Guests

Nancy Grace Roman
Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, pioneer of NASA's astronomy program and namesake of the telescope
NASA
Episode: Roman Series: NASA’s New View of the Dark Universe
Josh Schlieder
NASA scientist on the Roman Space Telescope project science team
NASA/JPL
Episode: Roman Series: NASA’s New View of the Dark Universe
Alina Kiessling
Cosmologist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA/JPL
Episode: Roman Series: NASA’s New View of the Dark Universe
Dan Lockney
NASA's technology transfer program executive
NASA
Episode: There’s More Space in Your Life Than You Think
Randy Bresnik
Commander, Artemis III crew
NASA
Episode: Meet the Artemis III Crew
Luca Parmitano
Pilot, Artemis III crew
European Space Agency
Episode: Meet the Artemis III Crew
Frank Rubio
Mission Specialist, Artemis III crew
NASA / US Army Medical Corps
Episode: Meet the Artemis III Crew
Andre Douglas
Mission Specialist, Artemis III crew
Johns Hopkins APL / US Coast Guard Reserve
Episode: Meet the Artemis III Crew
Katie Stack Morgan
Project Scientist for Perseverance Mars Rover
NASA/JPL
Episode: Catching Up With Perseverance on Mars

Hosts

Padi Boyd
Host of NASA's Curious Universe, frequently co-hosts and leads show discussions; associated with NASA's Curious Universe brand.
Jacob Pinter
Co-host and primary presenter; expert guide through Artemis and Roman-era topics, often driving episode structure.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • The single best podcast

    NASA is so amazing to have a podcast like this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Insert name here1
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome

    Fascinating podcast! It’s good to know what’s happening at NASA—and our neighborhood in space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doodleman
    United States3 months ago
  • Great

    I love this podcast!! Every episode is so interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatCatCatEcho
    United States4 months ago
  • I’m crying

    I've been a fan of this podcast for years but this season's focus really brought us all on the journey with the Artemis 2 mission and with the astronauts. Artemis 2 has just been a blessing in so many ways and thank you, NASA, for not only making it happen but for sharing it with the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lily.2.5
    United States4 months ago
  • 🌙✨

    I’m not a huge podcast girlie, but am fascinated by this one! Thank you NASA for sparking joy and inspiration! 🌙💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steph Mayfield
    United States4 months ago

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Fans appreciate behind-the-scenes insights from NASA missions.
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Catching Up With Perseverance on Mars
Q: Okay, is helicopter time?
Yes, Ingenuity's flights demonstrated the viability of powered flight on Mars, with careful planning and contingency thinking from the team.
Catching Up With Perseverance on Mars
Q: Okay, where do we even start?
They discuss Katie Stack Morgan guiding the Mars exploration narrative and outlining Perseverance's science goals and the rover's capabilities.
Meet the Artemis III Crew
Q: What are you most looking forward to about Artemis III?
The chance to contribute to a mission that pushes the envelope, demonstrate docking and rendezvous capabilities, and set the stage for Artemis IV and beyond.
Artemis II: How NASA’s Moon Mission Returns to Earth
Q: If you could give the crew one last message before they get into Orion, what would you tell them?
I'd tell them that we'll be there when they land, waiting for them, and that the team is fully invested in bringing them home safely, with all the support and procedures in place.
How Webb Illuminates Stars’ Cloudy Origins
Q: How do the ingredients come together to form stars and planets?
The star originates from the collapse of the cloud and heats up over time through gravity, while tiny dust grains collide and grow into larger bodies.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA's Curious Universe

What is NASA's Curious Universe about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A NASA-branded show that translates space science, engineering, and exploration into accessible conversations. Episodes frequently center on high-profile missions, telescope programs, and technology transfers, featuring astronauts, project scientists, and engineers who offer both technical context and human anecdotes. The format tends to pair big-picture space goals with behind-the-scenes processes, from mission design and launches to data from planetary rovers and telescopes, making it likely to appeal to listeners who crave both awe and clarity about how space programs operate. A standout is the strong emphasis on Artemis and Roman-era missions, plus tangible examples of how space research translates to everyday technology and public bene... more

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Recent guests on NASA's Curious Universe include:

1. Nancy Grace Roman
2. Josh Schlieder
3. Alina Kiessling
4. Dan Lockney
5. Randy Bresnik
6. Luca Parmitano
7. Frank Rubio
8. Andre Douglas

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