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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 Nature & Ecology Physics Science
Episodes
  • 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
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    58 mins
  • Artemis II launch and two Sians

    Artemis II launch and two Sians
    Apr 5 2026
    Richard Hollingham is at the Kennedy Space Center for the (historic) launch of Artemis II to the Moon. Sue Nelson joins him from Space Boffins HQ to hear Richard's launch day audio diary and interviews with astronaut Sian Proctor and Artemis engineer Sian Cleaver from Airbus. Plus Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman answers a listener question, and NASA (or Nasa) head Jared Isaacman answers Richard's question on Earthrise. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    56 mins
  • 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
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