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Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists

Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists

By: Richard Hollingham Sue Nelson
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Publishing monthly, Space Boffins brings you cutting edge conversation and debate about the past, present and future of space science.The Naked Scientists Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Natural History Nature & Ecology Physics Science
Episodes
  • Artemis II, Dallas Campbell and Smile

    Artemis II, Dallas Campbell and Smile
    Mar 22 2026
    Broadcaster and author Dallas Campbell joins Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to discuss NASA's new plans for Artemis, space culture, Alien and Clangers. Sue also meets the UK team working on the joint European and Chinese space weather mission, Smile. Plus, we hear from the producer/directors of the new Project Hail Mary film and Sue reveals what she thinks about it. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    1 hr
  • Mission Control, Starliner and Space Factories

    Mission Control, Starliner and Space Factories
    Feb 26 2026
    How do you control a spacecraft on the way to the Moon? NASA flight director, Fiona Antkowiak, shares plans for the Artemis II mission and reveals the secrets of Mission Control. We also hear what goes on in the Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) from MER lead Trey Perryman; Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham discuss the 'type A mishap' that befell the Starliner mission, and Sue talks to UK companies Space Forge and Bio Orbit about the future of factories in space. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Emergencies, Unlucky Space Shuttles and Space 2026

    Emergencies, Unlucky Space Shuttles and Space 2026
    Jan 19 2026
    Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham are joined by member of the first crew to fix a satellite in orbit, Terry Hart. He discusses this month's Challenger 40th anniversary, and the spy satellite NASA used to check for Shuttle damage. The team also talk space emergencies with the UK Space Agency's senior exploration manager Meganne Christian, and space journalists Ken Kremer and Andrew Cook look ahead to 2026 in space. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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