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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.
67 best space & astronomy podcasts podcasts — under the radar, ranked by WP Score
1The College Investor Audio Show
The College Investor
2Flesh and Code
Wondery
3Bedtime Astronomy
Synthetic Universe
4Chat with Greg Fridman
5SciFi Cast
6Galactic Sci-Fi Broadcasts
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7Daily Classic Sci Fi Books
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8Trek 365
9Old Time Radio Science Fiction
10PBS Space Time
11Weather or Not with Lee Goldberg
12Science Fiction Radio Hour
solgoodmedia.com
13Aperture: The Universe and Human Condition
14What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities
15Threshold
16Travelers In The Night
17Bright Side Universe
18SciPod
19Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries
Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
20The Quiet Archive
21The Journal of Space Commerce Podcast
22Eye On The Sky
23Coffee and The Cosmos With Saggimabe'
24The 365 Days of Astronomy
365DaysOfAstronomy.org
25ALIEN THEORISTS THEORIZING
26SpaceTime with Stuart Gary
27Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing
28Classic Sci Fi Books - Daily
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29Science History - Daily
30The Gerry Anderson Randomiser
31Daily Science Fiction Books
solgoodmedia.com
32Pioneer Sci-Fi Radio
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33Science News Daily
34Future Worlds Radio
35Be Smart.
36Pale Blue Pod
37The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast
38Sleepy Science Documentary
39TREKS in SCI-FI
Rick A. Dostie
40Star Trails: A Weekly Astronomy Podcast
Single Malt Sky
41Unexplained Phenomena Daily
42Waterlines: How Water Shapes Our World
43Starry Time
44Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
45Popcorn in Orbit
46Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures
Studio Tembo
47Blue Dot
48The Dr. Sky Experience
49365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition
Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela L. Gay
50Chat GPT Universal Wisdom
51(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World
52Native Plants, Healthy Planet
53See Jurassic Right with Steven Ray Morris
54Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
The Planetary Society
55Know Time
56Nature Podcast
57CrowdScience
58Living Planet
59The Last Theory
60AWESOME ASTRONOMY
Paul & Dr Jeni
61Ask the Naked Scientists
62Classic Science Fiction Library
The Podcast Network
63Classic Science Fiction Book Collection
The Podcast Network
64Made of Stars
65Physics World Weekly Podcast
Physics World
66Multi-messenger astrophysics
67Planet Possible
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.