Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists cover art

Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists

Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists

Written by: Richard Hollingham Sue Nelson
Listen for free

Publishing monthly, Space Boffins brings you cutting edge conversation and debate about the past, present and future of space science.The Naked Scientists Astronomy & Space Science Nature & Ecology Physics Science
Episodes
  • New space telescope, and celebrating Wally Funk

    New space telescope, and celebrating Wally Funk
    Sep 25 2026
    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 the new mission. They also speak to the UK's new space minister, Liz Lloyd, and Sue reports from Wally Funk's celebratory remembrance service in Dallas with guests including astronaut Eileen Collins. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
    Show More Show Less
    53 mins
  • Asteroids, Ariel 1 and Beagle 2

    Asteroids, Ariel 1 and Beagle 2
    Jul 27 2026
    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 serves as an astronaut training ground. They also celebrate Wally Funk; mark 15 years of the Space Boffins podcast; celebrate the Beagle-2 Mars Lander, and an exclusive archive find: a film about the UK's first satellite, Ariel-1... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Virgin flight, rocket engines and a Moonbase

    Virgin flight, rocket engines and a Moonbase
    May 30 2026
    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 Helen Lewin about the incredible RS-25 rocket. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
    Show More Show Less
    58 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet