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Astrum Space

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NASA
Mars
Moon
Climate Change
James Webb Space Telescope
Saturn
Earth
Dark Matter
Jupiter
Mercury
Solar System
Black Holes
Sun
Dark Energy
Astronomy
Milky Way
Hubble Space Telescope
Neptune
Cassini-Huygens Mission
Pangaea

How big is the Solar System? What actually orbits our Sun? Why should I even be interested in space? we'll answer these and a whole host of other questions. We will have a series dedicated to each of our planets and showcase beautiful images and videos captured by probes and spacecraft of our amazing Solar System. Subscribe and join us on this journey of discovery! Discover our full back catalogue... more

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Recent Guests

Kaichi Wada
Researcher associated with planetary formation in AGN disks (cited as a key prior work)
Polish Academy of Sciences
Episode: What Is It Like on the Surface of a Black Hole Planet?
Andrei Dzurkov
Chronograph's principal investigator
Proba-3 Mission (Chronograph instrument)
Episode: We’ve Seen Closer to the Surface of the Sun Than Ever Before
Michael Brightmore
President of the Gleeshorpes Astronomical Society
Gleeshorpes Astronomical Society
Episode: These Orbits Are Not Normal
Anna de Graaff
Astrophysicist at the Centre for Astrophysics Harvard and Smithsonian
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Episode: JWST Spotted Mysterious Red Dots at the Edge of the Universe
Rohan Naidu
Astronomer at MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: JWST Spotted Mysterious Red Dots at the Edge of the Universe
Jurrit Mati
Researcher at Institute of Science and Technology Austria
IST Austria
Episode: JWST Spotted Mysterious Red Dots at the Edge of the Universe
Mitchell Begelman
Theoretical astrophysicist
University of Colorado (theory work)
Episode: JWST Spotted Mysterious Red Dots at the Edge of the Universe
Tomonori Totani
Astrophysicist leading analysis of gamma-ray signals from the Milky Way
University of Tokyo
Episode: Have We Just Seen Dark Matter For the First Time?
Primal Space
Collaborating space content channel providing narration
Primal Space
Episode: The Most Violent Storms Our Solar System Has Ever Seen

Host

Alex McColgan
Host of the show; leads most episodes with science explanations and narrative storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Love the show, hate the interruptions

    Used to put it to fall asleep to, love Alex’ voice, but unfortunately the localised German yelling advertising in between makes me sit straight up the moment I was gonna fall asleep.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    geheimer Eichkater
    Germany2 months ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great show

    I love your YouTube videos. Fantastic content and I can’t wait to hear your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe8474
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Truly terrible ads

    The commercials are excruciatingly loud. The pod content is interesting but the ads blast away all enjoyment

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    macdon763
    United States4 months ago
  • Ads are off the charts

    I get it, it’s a free show, so ads are part of the deal. But holy smokes, when I hit play on a podcast I fully expect to hear the podcast start, not 1 to 3 ads.

    Let’s set a precedent of 1-star reviews for any podcast that starts this way. Ads in the middle? Fine. Ads at the start? Big no. Ads at the end? Big no. Sometimes we need to bask in mood that you created here, and not be ripped from it with some random BS.

    I don’t know man, here, and even over on YouTube it’s just feels like you’re s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JoeR2
    United States4 months ago

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Frequently Asked Questions About Astrum Space

What is Astrum Space about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful, accessible space-focused science content that blends deep-dive explanations of planetary science, astrophysics, and solar system exploration with approachable storytelling. Episodes span topics from black hole planets and icy moons to lunar exploration and exoplanets, often weaving mission context, observational challenges, and current research into engaging narratives. The show frequently features host-led explanations with guest expert references, and aims to make complex ideas digestible for curious, often academically inclined listeners who enjoy long, immersive formats. A notable strength is its capacity to translate cutting-edge science into clear takeaways, while maintaining a calm, exploratory tone that can serve as both... more

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2. Andrei Dzurkov
3. Michael Brightmore
4. Anna de Graaff
5. Rohan Naidu
6. Jurrit Mati
7. Mitchell Begelman
8. Tomonori Totani

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