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Best Space & Astronomy Podcasts 2026
The highest-rated space and astronomy podcasts of 2026 — from the latest NASA missions to the deepest questions about the universe.
70 best space & astronomy podcasts podcasts — under the radar, ranked by WP Score
1The College Investor Audio Show
The College Investor
2Flesh and Code
Wondery
3Eye On The Sky
4The 365 Days of Astronomy
365DaysOfAstronomy.org
5Starry Time
6Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
7Blue Dot
8Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures
Studio Tembo
9See Jurassic Right with Steven Ray Morris
10Native Plants, Healthy Planet
11Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
The Planetary Society
12Chat GPT Universal Wisdom
13(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World
14Spaced Out Radio
Dave Scott - Host - Spaced Out Radio
15Podcast UFO
Producer: Donna Killeen
16The Last Theory
17Ask the Naked Scientists
18Living Planet
19Physics World Weekly Podcast
Physics World
20Made of Stars
21Pioneer Sci-Fi Radio
solgoodmedia.com
22Science News Daily
23Planet Possible
24Ask The Naked Scientists SA
25Breaking Math Podcast
26Trek 365
27SunCast
28Know Time
29Future Worlds Radio
30Travelers In The Night
31America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast
Doug Parsons
32Space Waffles
33Classic Sci Fi Books - Daily
solgoodmedia.com
34Beekeeping Today Podcast
35Coffee and The Cosmos With Saggimabe'
36Live Long and Podcast
37Uncanny Treks
38The Supermassive Podcast
39Relic Radio Sci-Fi (old time radio)
RelicRadio.com
40Quinn's Ideas
41AWESOME ASTRONOMY
Paul & Dr Jeni
42The Actual Astronomy Podcast
Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
43Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Politics, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative Agriculture, Circular Economy, Extinction, Net-Zero · One Planet Podcast
Mia Funk
44Twenty Thousand Hertz
45Pale Blue Pod
46The White Rocket Babylon 5 & Sci Fi Review Podcast
babylon5review
47ALIEN THEORISTS THEORIZING
48All Things Photonics
49The Human Why
50Cheap Astronomy Podcasts
Steve Nerlich
51Be Smart.
52Science vs. Spin
53PBS Space Time
54TREKS in SCI-FI
Rick A. Dostie
55Astronomy Cast
Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
56SEA: Space Exploration & Astronomy
SEA
57The Gerry Anderson Randomiser
58Daily Science Fiction Books
solgoodmedia.com
59The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast
60Star Trails: A Weekly Astronomy Podcast
Single Malt Sky
61Sleepy Science Documentary
62When Wildfire Comes
63Chat with Greg Fridman
64Disclosure Dad
65The Quiet Archive
66Casual Space
Beth Mund
67CrowdScience
68Houston We Have a Podcast
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
69Nature Podcast
70SciPod
How we rank these podcasts
Every podcast on WhichPodcast is ranked using Listen Score — a global popularity metric based on listener data, episode frequency, and audience engagement. The best space & astronomy podcasts above are filtered from the broader Science category and sorted by their global listener ranking, so the top results reflect the most-listened-to shows in this specific space right now.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best space podcasts for non-scientists?
The best space podcasts for general audiences make the cosmos accessible and exciting without requiring a physics degree. The top-ranked shows on this page are loved by millions of listeners who are curious about space without being professional astronomers.
Are there podcasts that cover NASA missions in real time?
Yes — several space podcasts track active missions, new discoveries, and breaking space news as it happens. These are ideal for listeners who want to stay current with space exploration beyond what mainstream news covers.
What's the best space podcast for children?
There are excellent space podcasts designed specifically for children that cover planets, astronauts, the solar system, and space exploration in engaging, age-appropriate ways. These are a great way to nurture a child's early interest in science and astronomy.