Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

Sue Nelson, Richard Hollingham

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led astronomy and space-science show featuring external astronauts, aerospace engineers, spaceflight professionals, and science broadcasters alongside reporting from the hosts. Credible pitches include astronauts, mission leaders, rocket and spacecraft engineers, commercial-space executives, and authoritative science communicators; booking is likely high difficulty because recent guests include NASA and major aerospace-program personnel.

Metrics

Episodes: 233

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 35.2k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chris@thenakedscientists.com

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Host

Sue Nelson - Science broadcaster, journalist, and author specializing in communicating science and space topics to public audiences.

Richard Hollingham - Science and space journalist, broadcaster, and author covering human spaceflight, astronomy, and aerospace missions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Direct professional expertise in astronomy, human spaceflight, aerospace engineering, rocket science, NASA missions, or commercial spaceflight; established science broadcasters and authors may also fit when they have recognized subject authority.

Required Achievements:

Astronaut or spaceflight mission experience, Leadership of NASA or aerospace programs, Engineering responsibility for spacecraft, rockets, or mission systems, Participation in commercial spaceflight, Established science broadcasting or authorship

Recent Guest Discussions

Helen Lewin - Rocket Engineering And The Rs-25 Engine.

Trevor Beattie - Spaceflight, Virgin Galactic, And His Interest In Space And Aviation.

Jared Isaacman - Artemis II And The View Of Earth From Space.

Reid Wiseman - Artemis II And A Listener Question About The Mission.

Sian Cleaver - Artemis II Engineering And The Role Of Airbus In The Mission.

Recent Topics

Science, Astronomy, Space Exploration, Aerospace Engineering, Spaceflight

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Naked Astronomy, from the Naked Scientists

New space telescope, and celebrating Wally Funk

September 25, 2026

We're back! The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been launched to investigate exoplanets and the 'dark forces' that make up the universe. Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham are joined by Astropartigirl Dr Sophia Gad Nasr to give an insight into the new mission. They also speak to the UK's new space minister, Liz Lloyd, and Sue reports from Wally Funk's celebratory remembrance service in Dallas with guests including astronaut Eileen Collins. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting ...

Asteroids, Ariel 1 and Beagle 2

July 27, 2026

The Space Boffins are on holiday in Bavaria, so where better to hang out than an asteroid impact crater?! The team visit the ReisKrater Museum to find out about the massive asteroid impact that devastated Central Europe 15 million years ago and now serves as an astronaut training ground. They also celebrate Wally Funk; mark 15 years of the Space Boffins podcast; celebrate the Beagle-2 Mars Lander, and an exclusive archive find: a film about the UK's first satellite, Ariel-1... Like this podca...

Virgin flight, rocket engines and a Moonbase

May 30, 2026

Space traveller Trevor Beattie joins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to describe his obsession with space and flight in Virgin Galactic's space plane. The Space Boffins also discuss NASA's new Moonbase plans and Richard chats to rocket scientist Helen Lewin about the incredible RS-25 rocket. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Publicly listed emails

chris@thenakedscientists.com

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