Best Forever an Astronaut Podcasts (2025)

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The Space Shuttle: 4. The 35 new guys 43:09

4d ago43:09

43:09

Nasa recruits women and ethnic minorities for the first time to its astronaut class. In the beginning of American spaceflight, all astronauts selected for the programme came from the same background. They were all male, all white – all test pilots. But now, with a revolutionary new spacecraft, and changing views in society, Nasa needs to change. Th…

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The Space Shuttle: 3. Glass rocket 45:55

11d ago45:55

45:55

Columbia reaches orbit. But astronaut Bob Crippen discovers that the shuttle has been damaged – can he and John Young make it home safely? Parts of the heatshield to protect the shuttle from searing temperatures on re-entry to Earth have fallen off during the journey into space. This new heatshield has never been tested before in orbit. Could more …

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The Space Shuttle: 2. The greatest test flight 43:15

18d ago43:15

43:15

The astronauts count down to flying a brand-new spacecraft for the very first time. If they pull it off, they will earn a place in space history. The rocket is built. The astronauts are trained. Mission control is ready. Space Shuttle Columbia is about to attempt the unheard of. A crewed test flight.It's 12 April 1981. The morning of launch for the…

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The Space Shuttle: 1. The spaceplane 43:55

25d ago43:55

43:55

Can Nasa build the most complex flying machine in space history? The plan is to create a permanent human presence in space. It’s Spring 1969 - two months before the launch of Apollo 11 – the first US mission to land humans on the moon. But meanwhile, hidden away from public view, Nasa is thinking the unthinkable. Maverick engineer Dr Max Faget is a…

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Introducing: The Space Shuttle 3:29

1M ago3:29

3:29

To launch like a rocket and land like a plane. The space shuttle: A sci-fi dream that became reality and changed spaceflight forever. Told by the Nasa astronauts, engineers, scientists and support staff who made it happen. Our multi award-winning podcast returns on 14 July 2025 with: 13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle. Presented by space scient…

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Apollo 13: 7. Resurrection 1:00:31

5y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Can the Apollo 13 crew survive re-entering Earth’s atmosphere aboard the revived Odyssey spacecraft? After four days in a spacecraft with dwindling power and oxygen supplies, the astronauts face a series of critical tests on their journey home. One mistake could see Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise incinerated or lost forever in deep space.…

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Apollo 13: Bonus 2. John Aaron 39:47

5+ y ago39:47

39:47

Nasa flight controller John Aaron talks to Kevin Fong about the ill-fated Apollo mission, from the moment of learning about the explosion to his fears during the spacecraft’s final descent through the Earth’s atmosphere. Theme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg for Bleeding Fingers Music.By BBC World Service

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Apollo 13: Bonus 1. Jim Lovell 41:13

5+ y ago41:13

41:13

Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell talks to Kevin Fong about the doomed Nasa mission, from the shocking moment of the explosion to the enormous relief of splashdown. Lovell reflects on survival, the global impact of Apollo 13, and what it meant to finally come back to Earth. He also shares the story of the lunar landmark he named in honour of his wife.…

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Apollo 13: 6. Earth in view 31:05

5+ y ago31:05

31:05

The Apollo 13 spacecraft goes off course. With no computer to guide them, the astronauts must rely on their flying skills to perform a high-stakes manoeuvre, timed with Commander Jim Lovell’s wristwatch, to get them back on target. If they fail, they risk being marooned in space. Their spaceflight home hangs in the balance. Hosted by Kevin Fong. Ar…

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Apollo 13: 5. Life support 34:36

5+ y ago34:36

34:36

Nasa mission control helps Apollo 13’s cold, exhausted astronauts survive deadly carbon dioxide levels in the spacecraft. The constant troubleshooting to stay alive has taken its toll, and the crew of Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise are at the limits of human endurance. Back home in Houston, the Nasa flight surgeon is so worried about the a…

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Apollo 13: 4. Power brokers 45:05

5+ y ago45:05

45:05

Apollo astronauts freeze in darkness, struggling to save power. If the battery dies, so do the space crew. And as the damaged spacecraft loses its navigation systems, they must rely on the Sun for guidance. The astronauts' plight becomes a national crisis. Millions across the world tune in to the television coverage. Meanwhile, Nasa mission control…

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Apollo 13: 3. Lifeboat 44:49

5+ y ago44:49

44:49

The Apollo 13 astronauts escape to the lunar module, but their problems are far from over. The crew must now survive in a spacecraft never meant for such a journey. Will this fragile refuge be enough? Meanwhile, Nasa mission control faces a critical test of leadership and ingenuity to keep the space crew alive. At home, Marilyn Lovell waits anxious…

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Apollo 13: 2. Death of the Odyssey 45:45

5+ y ago45:45

45:45

Nasa mission control scrambles to diagnose the Apollo 13 disaster. Aboard the spacecraft, warning lights flash and oxygen leaks into space, plunging Commander Jim Lovell and his crew into chaos. In Houston, his wife Marilyn receives a call, unaware the astronauts are losing far more than the Moon landing. With power failing in the Odyssey spacecraf…

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Apollo 13: 1. Time bomb 43:33

5+ y ago43:33

43:33

Nasa’s third mission to land astronauts on the Moon almost ends in tragedy. Apollo 13 is doomed from the start - it will never touch down on the lunar surface. Even before launch, a last-minute crew change and superstitions about the number 13 cast a shadow over the spaceflight. When an explosion triggers a catastrophic cascade of events, the space…

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Apollo 13: Trailer, The Countdown 3:50

5+ y ago3:50

3:50

Jump on board a doomed mission to the Moon. Apollo 13: the extraordinary story, told by the people who flew it and saved it. Lift off is on 9 March.#13MinutestotheMoonPresenter: Kevin FongWritten by Kevin Fong and Andrew Luck-BakerTheme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg for Bleeding Fingers Music…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: Bonus - The making of the music 21:37

5+ y ago21:37

21:37

Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Hans Zimmer reveals how he crafted the iconic 13 Minutes to the Moon theme. In this special episode, Zimmer reflects on the art of storytelling, his creative process, and the power of music to capture the wonder of space, sharing why this marks his first-ever score for a podcast. Hosted by Kevin Fong. Theme music b…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 12. Live from Houston 59:08

6y ago59:08

59:08

Fifty years after the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing, we’re at Houston’s Rice University, where President John F. Kennedy delivered his iconic “We choose to go to the Moon” speech to reflect on one of humanity’s greatest achievements. In this season finale, a panel of leading space experts discuss the success of the Apollo programme, how it transf…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 11. The 13 minutes 18:33

6y ago18:33

18:33

Nasa archive audio of the astronauts’ dramatic 13 minutes to the Moon, as heard by mission control. All of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s tense moments as they make space history. The recording captures the intense pressure and technical challenges during the landing, including low fuel and communication dropouts. This is Nasa’s archive recording…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 10. ‘For all mankind’ 46:00

6y ago46:00

46:00

The epic story of the final 13 minutes of the Apollo Moon landing, including Nasa archive tape of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s historic space mission. The men and women behind this pioneering space mission share their memories and reflections on Apollo 11. Hosted by Kevin Fong. We hear memories and reflections on Apollo 11 from: Charlie DukePop…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 9. Tranquility Base 38:52

6y ago38:52

38:52

Apollo 11 mission is on the edge of failure, minutes away from the Moon landing. Fuel is low, the tech is stretched and astronaut Neil Armstrong is struggling with the rocky lunar surface. He’s flying Eagle like it’s never flown before as he searches for a safe place to land. Hosted by Kevin Fong. Starring:Steve BalesCharlie DukeGerry Griffin Court…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 8. ‘We’re go for powered descent’ 41:13

6y ago41:13

41:13

The 13-minute descent to the Moon begins, and it’s all going wrong for Apollo 11. They’re going too fast, alarms are flashing and the crew loses contact with Nasa mission control. The epic moments that almost jeopardised the first Moon landing. Hosted by Kevin Fong. Starring:Charlie DukeSteve BalesDon Eyles Courtesy of the Johnson Space Center Oral…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 7. Michael Collins: The third man 41:35

6y ago41:35

41:35

The story of Michael Collins, Apollo 11’s third astronaut, in Nasa’s historic spaceflight. He played a crucial role as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon. During those final 13 minutes to the lunar surface, his presence in space allows Nasa mission control to communicate with the ‘Eagle’ when it all starts to go wrong. Hosted by Kevi…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 6. Saving 1968 46:41

6y ago46:41

46:41

Nasa astronauts circle the Moon for the first time, capturing an iconic photo of Earth. Back home, the country is rocked by war, riots and the assassinations Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy. The crew of the historic spaceflight lift the nation’s spirits with a televised Christmas Eve broadcast from space. Hosted by Kevin Fong. Starring:Joh…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 5. The fourth astronaut 47:56

6y ago47:56

47:56

How a briefcase-sized computer, less powerful than a smartphone, pioneered space tech for the first Moon landing. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin rely on the software to guide their spaceflight to the lunar surface. Developed by a pioneering team of programmers, including trailblazing scientist Margaret Hamilton, the Apollo Guidance Compu…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 4. Fire to the Phoenix 45:45

6y ago45:45

45:45

Nasa’s ambitions for a historic Moon landing by the end of the 1960s are threatened by a deadly launchpad inferno. Three astronauts are killed, and it is one of the Apollo programme’s darkest moments. After making safety changes, Nasa turns tragedy into triumph. It sends a crew into space, tests the Apollo spacecraft, and paves the way for Neil Arm…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 3. Long Island Eagle 42:52

6y ago42:52

42:52

The extraordinary story of the ‘Eagle’ spacecraft, which landed astronauts on the Moon. Built by Long Island engineers, it was a spacecraft like no other - one designed to land on another world. The result was the spidery lunar module, a spacecraft that was “difficult to fly and easy to crash”. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent hundre…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 2. Kids in control 47:52

6y ago47:52

47:52

Crisis strikes Apollo 11. The Moon landing is threatened when an alarm goes off. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin are minutes from the lunar surface when the spacecraft computer flashes error code 1202. It’s a major test for Nasa mission control - average age just 26. Flight controller Steve Bales must decide if the Moon landing can proceed. Can he a…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: 1. ‘We choose to go’, Apollo 11 44:58

6y ago44:58

44:58

President John F. Kennedy boldly vows that America will land the first astronaut on the Moon by the end of the 1960s. It’s the height of the Cold War. But with superpower rival the Soviet Union leading the space race, after launching the first human spaceflight, the odds seem stacked against them. The Apollo programme, the USA’s daring answer to th…

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13 Minutes to the Moon: Trailer, T-minus 1 4:30

6+ y ago4:30

4:30

The final part of our audio countdown to the launch of 13 Minutes to the Moon, with Kevin Fong. Lift off is on 13 May 2019.By BBC World Service

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13 Minutes to the Moon: Trailer, T-minus 2 0:39

6+ y ago0:39

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Hans Zimmer has composed the 13 Minutes to the Moon theme music. It is the first time the Grammy and Academy Award winner has created music for a podcast.By BBC World Service

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13 Minutes to the Moon: Trailer, T-minus 3 2:45

6+ y ago2:45

2:45

Introducing 13 Minutes to the Moon, with Apollo 7 astronaut Walt Cunningham and former Apollo engineer Poppy Northcutt - the first woman to work as an engineer in an operational support role in NASA's Mission Control.By BBC World Service

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13 Minutes to the Moon: Trailer, T-minus 4 0:22

6+ y ago0:22

0:22

The countdown begins. The story of Apollo 11 – coming soon.By BBC World Service

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Dev Diary Podcast Update 10:54

8y ago10:54

10:54

Forever an Astronaut's podcasts are going offline for a little bit, y'all. Going to focus on the filmmaking that brought us to this point for a while. Patreon page will go down by the end of next week -- but the fan Slack will remain open. If you have any questions or comments be sure to reach out and let us know at [email protected]…

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REIGNS | Dev Diary Podcast Ep. 6 (feat. Nerial) 44:33

8y ago44:33

44:33

SPECIAL GIVEAWAY CONTEST! At the end of May we will be giving away 3 codes for the new Gorillaz album, Humanz. There are 2 hybrid codes at stake for physical OR digital copies, plus one international copy that is digital ONLY! To enter to win, be sure to tweet or share a post of one of Forever an Astronaut's three podcasts featuring one of the foll…

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GUTS AND GLORY | Dev Diary Podcast Ep, 5 (feat, HakJak) 38:11

8+ y ago38:11

38:11

On this week's episode of the Dev Diary Podcast we sat down with Jed Steen, also known as Hakjak, to discuss his survival racer - Guts and Glory. Often touted as a 3D version of Happy Wheels, we talk about what it's like being a solo dev and balancing all of those plates, his future plans for the game, as well as his experiences being entirely self…

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MANIFOLD GARDEN | Dev Diary Podcast Ep. 4 (feat. William Chyr) 46:21

8+ y ago46:21

46:21

On this week's episode of the Dev Diary Podcast we sat down with William Chyr to discuss his upcoming physics based puzzle game, Manifold Garden. They spoke at length about what it was like working on a project of this scope solo, William's nickname as the "Hermit of Hyde Park", and his current affinity for ancient history and how it ties into ever…

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PERCEPTION: THE DEEP END GAMES | Dev Diary Podcast Ep. 3 (feat. Amanda Gardner) 29:33

8+ y ago29:33

29:33

On this week's episode of the Dev Diary Podcast we sat down with Amanda Gardner from The Deep End Games to discuss their first-person echo-location driven horror game, Perception. We dive into the deep end on what it's like running a studio as a wife/husband duo, the pleasures of working from home, and what we can expect when Perception launches on…

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