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Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists

Richard Hollingham, Sue Nelson
NASA
Artemis II
European Space Agency
Mars
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Microgravity
NASA Budget Cuts
International Space Station
UK Space Agency
Hydrognss
Space Forge
Artemis Program
Semiconductors
United States Government
James Webb Space Telescope
Astrophysics
Climate Change
Axiom Space
ESA
Mercury

Publishing monthly, Space Boffins brings you cutting edge conversation and debate about the past, present and future of space science.

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Latest Episodes

European Space Agency reserve astronauts John McFall and Meganne Christian join Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to discuss their latest training, a new private space station mission and crossing the Atlantic in winter. And, as the joi... more

We're back! The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been launched to investigate exoplanets and the 'dark forces' that make up the universe. Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham are joined by Astropartigirl Dr Sophia Gad Nasr to give an insight into t... more

The Space Boffins are on holiday in Bavaria, so where better to hang out than an asteroid impact crater?! The team visit the ReisKrater Museum to find out about the massive asteroid impact that devastated Central Europe 15 million years ago and now s... more

Space traveller Trevor Beattie joins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to describe his obsession with space and flight in Virgin Galactic's space plane. The Space Boffins also discuss NASA's new Moonbase plans and Richard chats to rocket scientist He... more

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Recent Guests

John McFall
ESA reserve astronaut and trauma and orthopaedic surgeon
European Space Agency
Episode: Mercury mission and extraordinary astronauts
Meganne Christian
ESA reserve astronaut and Beyond Earth mission manager at Satellite Applications Catapult
Satellite Applications Catapult
Episode: Mercury mission and extraordinary astronauts
Geraint Jones
Project scientist for the BepiColombo mission
European Space Agency
Episode: Mercury mission and extraordinary astronauts
Liz Lloyd
UK Space Minister
UK Government / Department for Science, Technology and Space
Episode: New space telescope, and celebrating Wally Funk
Keith Moore
Royal Society librarian featured in archival discussion
Royal Society
Episode: Asteroids, Ariel 1 and Beagle 2
Christian Bergerman
Director/curator showing museum collection and Nordlingen tour
Nordlingen museum
Episode: Asteroids, Ariel 1 and Beagle 2
Trevor Beattie
Space traveler who flew with Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic
Episode: Virgin flight, rocket engines and a Moonbase
Sian Proctor
Mission Pilot on Inspiration4 (as guest interview), astronaut
Inspiration4 / NASA
Episode: Artemis II launch and two Sians
Sian Cleaver
Spacecraft engineer working on the European Service Module (ESM)
Airbus in Germany / ESA
Episode: Artemis II launch and two Sians

Hosts

Richard Hollingham
Host of Space Boffins, notable for broadcasting space history and current space topics; frequent collaboration with co-hosts.
Sue Nelson
Co-host, space historian and frequent interview participant; contributes historical context and in-depth interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • A great podcast

    I’ve been listening for years, and it’s always a treat. Interesting news and interviews — I’ve learned so much. I also love the humor and occasional comparison of American and British culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coleintherain
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent

    I love this podcast. Discovered it in 2019 with all the Apollo 11 anniversary material and have been hooked ever since. It goes into depth and detail with interviews on subjects the mainstream broadcasters would never bother doing. Always interesting. Secondly, the production values are sky high with the presenters’ previous broadcast experience evident in spades. A must-listen, and great fun going through the back catalogue!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nagraman
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Love this podcast. Informative and done with an easy style. Always interesting subjects. The full Gene Cernan was a highlight for me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drew1959
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Super

    One for the uber space nerds

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaulWT
    Ireland6 years ago
  • Fun and informative

    Thanks Richard and Sue for your fun and informative podcasts. New information mixed with archive interests. You are making space real in this time of the new space race. Gratefully, Belinda x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    batgirlskiiernumberfive
    Australia6 years ago

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Listeners praise high production values and deep interviews with space experts.
Audience values accessible explanations without sacrificing technical detail.
Fans appreciate the mix of archival material and current mission updates.
Many highlight the UK/EU perspective as a refreshing angle in space coverage.
Some note the episodes can be dense but rewarding for space enthusiasts.

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Talking Points

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Mercury mission and extraordinary astronauts
Q: What are those really incredible properties that you can get when you manufacture something in space?
Christian explains that weightlessness can enable larger, more ordered crystals for better-performing semiconductors, improved optical fibres and research into proteins and pharmaceuticals.
Mercury mission and extraordinary astronauts
Q: So what does that mean then being a reserve astronaut or a qualified reserve astronaut?
McFall explains that ESA reserve astronauts remain in their regular jobs but are ready to be assigned to missions when opportunities arise.
New space telescope, and celebrating Wally Funk
Q: What is the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope expected to do that distinguishes it from previous missions?
It will provide a wide-field survey of cosmic structure, map dark energy and dark matter, study exoplanets, and work in concert with other observatories and SETI; its wide field and speed enable discoveries that were impractical for older telescopes like Hubble.
Virgin flight, rocket engines and a Moonbase
Q: How did the opportunity to fly with Virgin Galactic come about?
Beattie explains his shift from marketing to space, driven by funding needs and a belief that private spaceflight could become a reality; he recounts joining Virgin Galactic after witnessing SpaceShipOne's success and committing to the mission.
Artemis II launch and two Sians
Q: What is the plan after Artemis to go around the Moon, test the system, and land on the Moon?
The plan is to go around the Moon, test the Orion spacecraft in a deep-space environment, and use that experience to support Artemis III and IV with eventual lunar landings and the development of a sustained lunar presence.

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A thoughtful, long-form science podcast that blends space history, current missions, and future ambitions through interviews, archival material, and on-site reporting. Episodes span crewed spaceflight, lunar exploration, space manufacturing, and educational outreach, often weaving technical detail with human-interest storytelling. Noteworthy traits include a strong UK/EU perspective, high production values, and a track record of engaging conversations with astronauts, engineers, historians, and industry leaders, making complex space topics accessible and compelling for curious, professional audiences.

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