Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists

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

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Here's a quick summary of the last 3 episodes on Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists.

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Sue Nelson Richard Hollingham Naked Scientists Richard

Previous Guests

Kelly Fast

Kelly Fast is the acting head of planetary defense at NASA, responsible for overseeing efforts to protect Earth from potential asteroid impacts. She has a background in planetary science and has been involved in various projects related to planetary defense and space exploration.

Kelly Fast is the acting head of planetary defense at NASA, responsible for overseeing efforts to protect Earth from potential asteroid impacts. She has a background in planetary science and has been involved in various projects related to planetary defense and space exploration.

Beth Greenaway

Beth Greenaway is the head of Earth Observation and Climate at the UK Space Agency. She leads initiatives focused on monitoring Earth's climate and environmental changes through satellite technology and data analysis.

Shaun Quegan

Shaun Quegan is the chief scientist at the UK Space Agency, specializing in Earth observation and climate science. He has contributed to numerous research projects aimed at understanding climate change and its impacts on global ecosystems.

Shaun Quegan is the chief scientist at the UK Space Agency, specializing in Earth observation and climate science. He has contributed to numerous research projects aimed at understanding climate change and its impacts on global ecosystems.

Kelly Weinersmith

Kelly Weinersmith is a biologist and co-author of the book 'A City On Mars'. She explores the challenges of living on Mars and the biological implications of establishing human habitats on the red planet.

Jonathan Amos

Jonathan Amos is a recently-retired BBC space correspondent known for his extensive coverage of space science and exploration. He has reported on various significant events in the field, including rocket launches and missions to the International Space Station. His work has contributed to public understanding of space-related topics.

Jonathan Amos is a recently-retired BBC space correspondent known for his extensive coverage of space science and exploration. He has reported on various significant events in the field, including rocket launches and missions to the International Space Station. His work has contributed to public understanding of space-related topics.

Herb Baker

Herb Baker is a former NASA employee with a career spanning over 50 years in the space industry. He is the author of 'From Apollo to Artemis: Stories from my 50 years with NASA', where he shares insights and experiences from his time working on various NASA missions, including the Apollo program. His unique perspective includes personal anecdotes about growing up in a space-oriented environment.

Herb Baker is a former NASA employee with a career spanning over 50 years in the space industry. He is the author of 'From Apollo to Artemis: Stories from my 50 years with NASA', where he shares insights and experiences from his time working on various NASA missions, including the Apollo program. His unique perspective includes personal anecdotes about growing up in a space-oriented environment.

Topics Discussed

Moon HALO Gateway Vigil Thales Alenia Space ESA space weather NASA planetary defence asteroids European Biomass mission carbon storage tropical forests living on Mars BBC Soviet spacecraft rocket launch Apollo astronauts Skylab mission space science

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists.

0:00 53:52

HALO, Gateway and Vigil

April 07, 2025

Sue Nelson Richard Hollingham

Moon HALO Gateway Vigil Thales Alenia Space ESA space weather

It's all about returning to the Moon and protecting the Earth this time with Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham. Sue goes to Thales Alenia Space in Italy to see HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) - the first completed module for NASA's orbiting lunar space station, Gateway and a mock up of Europe's planned lunar IHAB module. We also hear about the ESA mission Vigil to improve space weather forecasts... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

It's all about returning to the Moon and protecting the Earth this time with Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham. Sue goes to Thales Alenia Space in Italy to see HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) - the first completed module for NASA's orbiting lunar space station, Gateway and a mock up of Europe's planned lunar IHAB module. We also hear about the ESA mission Vigil to improve space weather forecasts... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

0:00 59:57

Biomass, living on Mars, and incoming asteroids!

February 26, 2025

Naked Scientists

Kelly Fast Beth Greenaway Shaun Quegan Kelly Weinersmith

NASA planetary defence asteroids European Biomass mission carbon storage tropical forests living on Mars

Incoming! NASA's acting head of planetary defence, Kelly Fast, discusses asteroids, YR2 and how to protect our planet. The UK Space Agency's head of Earth Observation and Climate, Beth Greenaway, and chief scientist, Shaun Quegan, discuss the upcoming European Biomass mission to measure how much carbon is being stored in tropical forests. And Kelly Weinersmith - co-author of A City On Mars - explains why living on the red planet will be much harder than anyone thought... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Incoming! NASA's acting head of planetary defence, Kelly Fast, discusses asteroids, YR2 and how to protect our planet. The UK Space Agency's head of Earth Observation and Climate, Beth Greenaway, and chief scientist, Shaun Quegan, discuss the upcoming European Biomass mission to measure how much carbon is being stored in tropical forests. And Kelly Weinersmith - co-author of A City On Mars - explains why living on the red planet will be much harder than anyone thought... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

0:00 1:10:15

NASA, the BBC and the Soviet spacecraft on the Isle of Man

January 27, 2025

Richard

Jonathan Amos Herb Baker

NASA BBC Soviet spacecraft rocket launch Apollo astronauts Skylab mission space science

This month, recently-retired BBC space correspondent, Jonathan Amos, and former NASA employee Herb Baker, author of From Apollo to Artemis: Stories from my 50 years with NASA, discuss reporting from a rocket launch, growing up with classmates whose dads are Apollo astronauts, and how material Herb's mother used to fix an aircon unit at home helped her save a Skylab mission. Plus, Richard sees a Soviet-era VA space capsule in the Manx Motor Museum on the Isle of Man... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This month, recently-retired BBC space correspondent, Jonathan Amos, and former NASA employee Herb Baker, author of From Apollo to Artemis: Stories from my 50 years with NASA, discuss reporting from a rocket launch, growing up with classmates whose dads are Apollo astronauts, and how material Herb's mother used to fix an aircon unit at home helped her save a Skylab mission. Plus, Richard sees a Soviet-era VA space capsule in the Manx Motor Museum on the Isle of Man... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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