13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 57
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100,000 - 1M
Listener location: United Kingdom
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
podcast.support@bbc.co.uk
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Host
Tim Peake - British astronaut, former European Space Agency astronaut, and author with extensive experience in human spaceflight and science communication.
Maggie Aderin-Pocock - British space scientist, science educator, author, and broadcaster known for communicating astronomy and space science to broad audiences.
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Episodes
Trouble with Hubble: 2. The eye opens
October 12, 2026
High above the Earth, the crew of Space Shuttle Discovery race against the clock to lift the Hubble Space Telescope from its storage bay and give it a new home in orbit. They have just eight hours to release the telescope and deploy its solar panels, giving Hubble the power it needs to begin its mission. If they fail, Hubble will be left drifting in space, a useless, $1.6 billion telescope, another devastating new setback for Nasa. Archive: Mission audio and oral histories, Nasa History O...
Trouble with Hubble: 1. A window on the universe
October 05, 2026
Our view of the universe could be transformed by one of the most ambitious scientific instruments ever built, but a terrible disaster strikes Nasa. After decades of meticulous planning, will the Hubble Space Telescope make it into space? Nasa is in a state of emergency. The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986 means the space agency is under intense scrutiny. Its reputation is wounded, and public interest in spaceflight is beginning to fade. It is betting on a feat of engineering genius:...
Trouble with Hubble: Trailer
September 28, 2026
Buckle up for the latest epic story from the BBC’s space podcast. The Hubble Space Telescope was revolutionary but a flaw almost ruined the dream. It was hoped it would answer the most fundamental questions ever asked: How did it all begin? Where are we going? Are we alone? Maggie Aderin tells the story of how the telescope that transformed our understanding of the universe, almost ended in disaster. Launches on 5 October. 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble is a BBC Audio Science Unit product...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble?
13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble is hosted by Tim Peake and Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble?
The publicly listed email for 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.
How many listeners does 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble have?
Podseeker estimates 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble reaches 100,000 to 1 million listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble?
13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Astronauts, NASA or other space-agency scientists, lunar and planetary researchers, aerospace specialists, and experienced space journalists with direct expertise in major human-spaceflight missions. Common among recent guests: Participation in crewed spaceflight or major space missions; Leadership of NASA or space-agency science and engineering programs; Specialized research in lunar science, planetary science, or spacecraft systems. Recent guests include Jeremy Hansen, Anna Fisher, and Phil Metzger.
How hard is it to get booked on 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble?
Very high. It mostly books well-known names.
What topics does 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble cover?
Recent episodes cover Science, Space Exploration, Spaceflight, Astronomy, and Lunar Missions. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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