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Space Podcasts

For many amateur astronomers or space aficionados, astronomy podcasts are a very convenient way to keep up to date with the latest space news.
UPDATED AUG 8, 2024
man listening to a podcast whilst admiring a beautiful nightsky
man listening to a podcast whilst admiring a beautiful nightsky
man listening to a podcast whilst admiring a beautiful nightsky
man listening to a podcast whilst admiring a beautiful nightsky

In recent years, podcasts have become a very popular means of consuming information and content. For many amateur astronomers or space aficionados, astronomy podcasts are a very convenient way to keep up to date with the latest space news. Whether you are into stargazing, space exploration, black holes or rocket science, there is a show for everyone! We selected 11 of our favourite space podcasts and decided to share them with our lovely audience.

Happy listening!

Our selection of the best space podcasts

The Cosmic Companion AdAstra With... StarTalk Radio Houston, We Have a Podcast Planetary Radio Space Junk Podcast Universe Today Podcast Star Signs: Go Stargazing! SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Astronomy Cast The Orbital Mechanics Urban Astronomer Ask a Spaceman

The Cosmic Companion?

  • Host: James Maynard
  • Topics:  Astronomy, Space News, Interviews
  • Publishing Frequency: Weekly
  • Average Running Time: 25-30 mins
The cosmic companion
The cosmic companion

Astronomy News with The Cosmic Companion delivers fresh views of breaking space and astronomy news. Every week, we talk to groundbreaking scientists, discussing their findings in easy-to-understand language. Science is fun! The Cosmic Companion delivers science news and education with a sense of humor, guaranteed to bring a smile.

Astronomy News with The Cosmic Companion talks directly with astronomers and other scientists advancing our knowledge of the Universe. Casual conversations bring ground-breaking scientists directly into your home, or onto your phone.  Through articles, videos, podcast and voice assistants, astronomy news is available to everyone. We believe science is one of the best investments any person can make in their future.

Join us every week on Astronomy News with The Cosmic Companion, as we bring space and astronomy news, and groundbreaking scientists, directly to readers, listeners, and viewers around the globe. Subscribe or follow today, and never miss an episode.

Where To Listen

RadioPublic | Apple Podcast | Official Website

AdAstra With...

  • Hosts: Seyka and Brian Mejeur
  • Topics: Space News, Interviews, Leadership in Space Startups
  • Publishing Frequency: Every two months
  • Average Running Time: 60 min
ad astra with... podcast
ad astra with... podcast

AdAstra With Space Industry Leaders. This show highlights the professional development, leadership strategies, and hacks for keeping mental energy high for high achievers. What stands out most about AdAstra With, however, is that in each show they tackle a controversial technical topic, engaging the brightest minds and getting diverse perspectives. 

AdAstra With is hosted by Brian Mejeur, an ex-SpaceX Aerospace Engineer, and Seyka Mejeur who is a Talent Acquisition professional - a husband and wife team who co-founded AdAstra an executive and technical headhunting firm which works exclusively with the leading NewSpace and Clean Tech startups. 

Seyka is CEO and Brian is CTO, and together with their incredible team they partner with elite startups to find them the people they need to change the world.

Where To Listen

Spotify | YouTube | Official Website

StarTalk Radio

  • Host: Neil deGrasse Tyson
  • Topics: Space, general science
  • Publishing Frequency: Weekly
  • Average Running Time: 50-60 mins
StarTalk Radio
StarTalk Radio

StarTalk Radio is a podcast hosted by the famous astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson which is published every Friday at 7pm ET. According to the website, the show's mission is to "bridge science, pop culture and comedy with clarity, humour and passion" and it does so with great success. The host and various guests talk about astronomy and physics in a way that is very "accessible" for people who are not familiar with some of the more complex concepts. 

The show won the “Best Science & Education Podcast award” last year. I find StarTalk to be an enjoyable podcast to listen to while commuting !

Where To Listen

Spotify | Apple Podcast | Official Website

Houston We Have a Podcast By NASA

  • Host: Gary Jordan
  • Topics: Space, NASA, Spaceflight
  • Episode Release Schedule: Weekly
  • Average Running Time: 50-60 mins
Houston We Have a Podcast By NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast By NASA

As we approach a new era in space exploration, with the moon and mars as primary targets, this podcast offers an interesting insight into how NASA is preparing for those missions. If you love discussion about space, the ISS, astronauts and rockets, this is the podcast for you.

Where To Listen

Soundcloud | Apple Podcast | Official Website

Planetary Radio

  • Host: Mat Kaplan 
  • Topics: Space News, Exploration, Science, Technology
  • Episode Release Schedule: Weekly
  • Average Running Time: 55 mins
Planetary Radio
Planetary Radio

Planetary Radio is a podcast hosted by Mat Kaplan of The Planetary Society that is published every Wednesday. This weekly broadcast invites many scientists, astronauts and celebrities such as Bill Nye to discuss the latest news in the space industry. 

This program is a great way to keep up with the most recent development in space exploration both, in terms of planned future missions and technological development. This podcast is a great listen for any space exploration enthusiast looking for unique and exciting perspectives on the future of mankind in the solar system.

Where To Listen

Apple Podcast | Stitcher | Official Website

Space Junk Podcast

  • Hosts: Tony Darnell, Dustin Gibson
  • Topics: Astronomy, Stargazing, Planets, Telescopes
  • Episode Release Schedule: Fortnightly
  • Average Running Time: 60 mins
Space Junk Podcast
Space Junk Podcast

This podcast was created by the Oceanside Photo and Telescope (OPT) online store and is hosted by Tony Darnell and Dustin Gibson. A new episode is aired every 10 to 14 days and the topics are varied: from general discussions about astronomy to more complex conversations about astrophotography, the show is aimed at all levels of experience and knowledge. 

The show's mission is to "bring you the latest information and advice on tools, gadgets, software and techniques to make the most of the night sky" and, as an avid listener, I can confirm that this is indeed the case!

Where To Listen

Apple Podcast | Anchor | Official Website

Universe Today Podcast?

  • Host: Fraser Cain
  • Topics: Universe, Cosmos, Astronomy, Space Exploration
  • Episode Release Schedule: Weekly
  • Average Running Time: 20 to 60 mins
Universe Today Podcast
Universe Today Podcast

This space podcast is hosted by Fraser Cain, the editor of the famous space website "Universe Today" and new episodes are published every week. Topics range from the colonization of Mars to the future of the universe or even the possibility of extraterrestrial life… 

The program is segmented into different series: Open Space, Q&A and interviews with different members of the scientific community. With more than 670 episodes available for listening, there's something for everyone!

Where To Listen

Podbean | Podbay | Official Website

Star Signs: Go Stargazing!

  • Host: Tom Kerss
  • Topics: Stargazing, Observing, Planets, Night Sky, Moon
  • Episode Release Schedule: Weekly
  • Average Running Time: 12 mins
Star Signs: Go Stargazing!
Star Signs: Go Stargazing!

Star Signs: Go Stargazing! is a podcast hosted by Tom Kerss that focuses on night sky observation. A new episode is published every Saturday and covers all the celestial objects that can be observed by an amateur astronomer during the following week. 

The short duration of the episodes makes the podcast easy to follow, straight to the point and provides a comprehensive and useful guide to the night sky. Tom has done an excellent job of creating one of the most valuable and easy to listen to astronomy podcasts available on the market.

Where To Listen

Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Official Website

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

  • Host: Stuart Gary
  • Topics: Astronomy, Technology, Space, and Science News.
  • Episode Release Schedule: 3 episodes per week
  • Average Running Time: 25 to 35 mins
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary is an astronomy podcast that has been running for about 4 years. Stuart is an experienced podcaster who previously worked at Australian Public Radio. With over 500 episodes available, Stuart has created a podcast that is worth listening to regularly. 

The show explains different aspects of astronomy in great depth, for beginners and aficionados alike. If you're interested in space and astronomy news, but don't necessarily have the time to read all the articles on the subject, this is the show for you.

Where To Listen

YouTube | Apple Podcast | Official Website

Astronomy Cast

  • Hosts: Fraser Cain & Pamela Gay
  • Topics: Astronomy, Planetary Science, Space News
  • Episode Release Schedule: Weekly
  • Average Running Time: 30 mins
Astronomy Cast
Astronomy Cast

Astronomy Cast is hosted by Fraser Cain, creator of the Universe Today website and Pamela Gray, senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute and also known as Starstryder. The weekly program is short, about 30 minutes each, and the topics covered are mainly about recent discoveries in the universe.

 The strength of the show comes from the host's ability to turn complicated astronomical content into something that everyone can understand. The topics covered are so varied that it is almost impossible to get bored with the show.

Where To Listen

Spotify | Google Podcast | Official Website

The Orbital Mechanics

  • Hosts: David Fourman, Ben Etherington & Dennis Just
  • Topics: Spaceflight Engineering, Rockets, Space Exploration, Interviews
  • Episode Release Schedule: Weekly
  • Average Running Time: 45 to 60 mins
The Orbital Mechanics
The Orbital Mechanics

The Orbital Mechanics is a popular podcast that is worth listening to if you are interested in space flight, astronauts and the ISS. The topics may seem complex, but the three extremely passionate hosts make the podcast very accessible for everyone. 

As we are only a few years away from man's return to space, I found this podcast to be the perfect way to get excited about the upcoming exploration and possible colonization of the Moon and Mars. I have no engineering background, but I still found myself very engaged with the show’s segments such as spaceflight history and future space missions. A great podcast for all space geeks!

Where To Listen

Spotify | Google Podcast | Official Website

Urban Astronomer

  • Hosts: Allen Versfeld
  • Topics: Astronomy, Physics, Interviews
  • Episode Release Schedule: Twice-monthly
  • Average Running Time: 45 to 60 mins
Urban Astronomer
Urban Astronomer

The Urban Astronomer Podcast is a twice-monthly show about South African astronomy and astronomers. Episodes alternate between interviews, and our regular Science Explainy Bits. The interviews feature professional and amateur astronomers, telescope engineers, and anybody else who has a connection to astronomy in South Africa. The explainers are just Allen Versfeld taking deep dives into the very basics of astronomy and physics. More often than not, he finds them to be way more complex than they look--the explanations we all got as small kids are hopelessly oversimplified, if not plain wrong.

It's a fun, casual show that's now in its third season and has been running (with breaks) since 2017. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

Where To Listen

Stitcher | Google Podcast | Official Website

Ask a Spaceman

  • Hosts: Paul M. Stutter
  • Topics: Space exploration, Cosmology, Astrophysics
  • Episode Release Schedule: Two per month
  • Average Running Time: 40 to 50 mins
ask a spaceman podcast
ask a spaceman podcast

"Ask a Spaceman" is a show hosted by Paul M. Sutter, a theoretical cosmologist as well as the author of two books: "Your Place in the Universe" and "How to Die in Space". The show is composed of short episodes in which Paul answers questions sent by fans regarding space exploration, astronomy and cosmology. Sometimes, the episodes are structured in series which allows him to touch on complex topics such as quantum mechanics in more detail.

Moreover, Paul has a great sense of humour and his charisma makes the show incredibly entertaining. What I like the most about this show is Paul's ability to explain complex topics in an accessible way, using simple and well-structured analogies.

With almost 200 episodes available, "Ask A Spaceman" is an absolute delight for anyone who loves space and the many mysteries surrounding the universe we live in. It definitely makes my commute to work a lot more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Where To Listen

Spotify | Apple Podcast | Official Website

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