Main Engine Cut Off

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T+340: Starliner’s Future and the Demand Signal

September 29, 2026

NASA and Boeing laid out Starliner’s return-to-flight plan as SpaceX prepares to leave Dragon behind. I talk through the weak demand signal for crewed flight in LEO, how NASA’s commitment to the ISS and commercial stations boxed themselves into this decision, and what to do between here and the Moon.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers—Theo and Violet, Miles O’Brien, Joakim, Steve, Warren, Joel, Frank, Joonas, Natasha Tsakos, Will and Lars from Agile...

T+339: Starbase Louisiana, the Falcon Fade, and the Next Wave of Launch Vehicles

August 28, 2026

SpaceX officially announced Starbase Louisiana, and I break down why the site fits Starship’s launch, landing, and orbital architecture so perfectly. I also look at the transition from Falcon to Starship, and the new launch vehicles on the verge of debut. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Warren, Matt from Built, Theo and Violet, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), Natasha Tsakos, Lee, Donald, David, Matt, Joonas, Russell, Steve, Frank, Will and L...

T+338: Zhuque-3, Long March 10B, Chang’e-7 (with Andrew Jones)

August 27, 2026

Andrew Jones returns to the show to catch up on the Chinese space industry—the landings of Zhuque-3 and Long March 10B first stages, Chang’e-7 and its delay, and more. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Steve, Joakim, Ryan, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), Joonas, Josh from Impulse, Fred, Will and Lars from Agile, Miles O’Brien, Natasha Tsakos, Lee, Warren, Russell, Stealth Julian, Kris, The Astrogators at SEE, Frank, Matt from Built, Theo and V...

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What is the email for Main Engine Cut Off?

The publicly listed email for Main Engine Cut Off: anthony@mainenginecutoff.com.

How many listeners does Main Engine Cut Off have?

Podseeker estimates Main Engine Cut Off reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Main Engine Cut Off?

Main Engine Cut Off typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Aerospace founders and executives, launch-vehicle or spacecraft specialists, space-policy experts, and journalists with substantial expertise in spaceflight or international space programs. Common among recent guests: Founded or led an aerospace or space-technology company; Developed or commercialized launch, spacecraft, or in-space logistics technology; Built recognized expertise covering national or commercial space programs. Recent guests include Andrew Jones, Justin Fiaschetti, and Winnie Lai.

How hard is it to get booked on Main Engine Cut Off?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Main Engine Cut Off cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Spaceflight, Aerospace, Launch Vehicles, and Space Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.