I migliori BOF podcast (2024)

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John McFall, Tim Peake and how to build a spaceport 1:03:25

10d ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Former paralympic athlete, surgeon and European Space Agency (ESA) reserve astronaut, John McFall joins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to share his experiences of the Fly study to investigate whether people with physical disabilities could become astronauts. Also on the show, astronaut Tim Peake, who now has a new role at Axiom Space, Saxa Vord …

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Challenger, and Space Barbie 48:41

2M ago48:41

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Was the Space Shuttle fundamentally flawed? Richard Hollingham talks to Adam Higginbotham, author of a new book on the Space Shuttle to discuss the design, the dream, and the wishful thinking that led to the Challenger and Columbia disasters. Sue Nelson visits London's Design Museum to visit a new Barbie exhibition and talk "Space Barbie". Also, di…

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Victor Glover, Starliner and Blue Origin 48:45

3M ago48:45

48:45

NASA astronaut and pilot of the Artemis II mission to the Moon, Victor Glover, joins Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to discuss the first Starliner launch, SpaceX, Artemis, Orion, NASA's mojo and his upcoming mission around the Moon. Plus space investor Mason Angel, crew of the recent Blue Orion sub-orbital flight, shares his experi…

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EarthCARE, Starliner and NASA's George Abbey 45:16

4M ago45:16

45:16

Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham discuss the upcoming ESA EarthCARE mission with scientist Robin Hogan, the status of the BepiColombo mission to Mercury which will arrive at its destination next year and an exclusive as yet unheard interview with NASA legend George Abbey, who died recently, where he pays tribute to the Brits of Apoll…

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Intuitive Machines and a nuclear reactor for the Moon 50:20

5M ago50:20

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The Chief Scientist for Intuitive Machines, Ben Bussey, joins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to talk through the first US soft landing on the Moon since 1972, IM-1. They discuss the landing, the broken legs, experiments and whether the IM control room is really based on Star Trek. Sue also travels to Farnborough to meet the chief engineer for no…

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Travel Journalist - Kate Webster #65 55:11

6M ago55:11

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Welcome back to an exhilarating journey with Kate, an intrepid traveler and true outlier. Brace yourself as we dive into captivating narratives that will tantalize your sensesand awaken your wanderlust. I first crossed paths with Kate at the airport enroute to the MEETINGS NZ trade show, and from that moment, our shared passion for exploration forg…

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America's return to the Moon and UK lunar ambitions 53:19

6M ago53:19

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After the first soft Moon landing from the US in over 50 years, Ken Kremer shares his excitement for Intuitive Machine's Odysseus lander, NASA's ongoing lunar ambitions, and his concerns over China stealing a lunar edge. Also UK Space Agency Head of Space Exploration, Libby Jackson on Artemis 2 and 3, Gateway and the all-British Axiom mission. Plus…

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Moonwalkers, and NASA flight director Gerry Griffin 44:51

7M ago44:51

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Legendary NASA flight director Gerry Griffin and award-winning filmmaker Chris Riley join Space Boffins after a showing of London's immersive Moonwalkers exhibition. Gerry discusses working on the Apollo missions and that infamous SCE to AUX switch as well as his thoughts on Artemis and a verdict on Moonwalkers. We also hear how Chris co-wrote the …

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Frank Borman - Apollo Legend 49:04

9M ago49:04

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It's a seasonal special from Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham with a previously unbroadcast interview with Apollo-era legend Frank Borman. Commander of Gemini 7 and Apollo 8, Colonel Borman passed away in November 2023 aged 95. His Apollo 8 mission was the first manned mission to the Moon, where the crew captured the famous Earthrise…

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Brits in Space! 1:03:04

10M ago1:03:04

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With the announcement of a planned all-UK astronaut mission, hosts Richard Hollingham and Sue Nelson chat to ESA reserve astronaut Meganne Christian about astronaut selection, life in Antarctica and commercial space stations. Tim Peake - the possible commander of the Axiom mission - talks about his new book, Space The Human Story, which covers the …

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Shuttle Blankets and Space Burials 58:34

11M ago58:34

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A Shuttle emergency you may not have heard of, sending your DNA into space, and a scientist studying the samples from asteroid Bennu. Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham meet Natural History Museum meteorites curator, Natasha Vasiliki Almeida, and talk to Celestis founder, Charles Chafer, about sending your remains into space. Plus Sue chats to Jean …

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Gui Bluford, and the end of ESA's Aeolus 42:22

1y ago42:22

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We celebrate the 40th anniversary of the flight of the first black astronaut, Gui Bluford and speak to Diego Hurtado de Mendoza and Lisa Cortes, directors of The Space Race, which tells the story of the men who should have become astronauts in the 1960s - Ed Dwight and Bob Lawrence. Also, India's landing on the Moon and the demise of the European S…

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Space junk, giant claws and dark skies 46:31

1y ago46:31

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This month it's all about the space environment - how do you remove space debris from orbit and make space more sustainable? The Earth Space Sustainability Initiative's (ESSI) Stuart Clark discusses missions to remove dead satellites, and Nick Shave of Astroscale and Clearspace's Rory Holmes explain their missions. Plus, light pollution problems: n…

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Thriving 35 years beyond a terminal diagnosis #64 34:26

1y ago34:26

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Cathy Brown was only thirty-three, married withtwo young children aged six and eight when she was diagnosed with melanoma.After the tumours were examined, she was informed that she had two months to two years to live and that chemotherapy and radiotherapy were not an option. She was devastated. she wanted to see her children grow up. She wanted to …

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Space broadcast legend and 20 years at Mars 1:09:20

1y ago1:09:20

1:09:20

Irish journalist Leo Enright joins us to discuss commentating on Apollo 17, an unfortunate celebrity encounter, the world's first astronomers, 20 years of Mars Express, sun angles on the Moon and the worst-named European mission. Sue continues her reports from the Artemis European Service Module cleanroom in Germany, talking to ESA's head of human …

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This pilgrim hiked 3000km in crocs! Steve Hunter #63 47:04

1+ y ago47:04

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My jaw dropped when Steve told me he walked 3000km (1864miles) wearing ‘Crocs’ (shoe brand). That includes the Camino de Santiago and a numberof other pilgrimages. This information sums up Steve in many ways. He calls himself a pilgrim. His wisdom drops were“when you get lost, you get found.” And “Travel highlights the complexity of human nature.”.…

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Embracing gender diversity – a mother’s story. Annie Looby #9 encore episode. 28:11

1+ y ago28:11

28:11

Annie Looby, a former actor and now psychotherapist shares her story of traversing the emotional journey of being a mother of a transgender boy. Her extraordinary experience of deep acceptance and unconditional love is shared as Annie faces the very real challenge of loss and grief into a world of the unknown, with the very real shifting and evolvi…

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A doctor’s career journey with intuition & possibilities Dr Oliva Lesslar #62 51:10

1+ y ago51:10

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Dr Olivia Lesslar is a woman who follows her intuition. She’s an action taker as well as a seeker. It was a pleasure and honour to spend this time with her. Olivia is a functional medicine practitioner with an interest in complex chronic conditions. You will hear her love of delving into, and working with other practitioners, on CFS, CIRS, MCAS, ca…

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Hitchin to Houston: NASA's new science head 1:03:00

1+ y ago1:03:00

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NASA's new head of science, Dr Nicola Fox, joins Space Boffins to chat about Mars sample return, solar missions and asteroids. Also, ESA new astronaut recruit, Pablo Alvarez, and experienced astronaut Alexander Gerst on preparations for the Artemis missions to the Moon, and we discuss the joy of boffins, Starship's rapid unscheduled disassembly and…

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What is nomad and ex-pat life really like? Therese Lafleche #61 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

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Since the age of 17, Therese has been traveling and moving around the world, by choice. Back then Therese shares that she was a shy introvert but with each move, she has discovered so much about herself and the world. Integrating into a new environment has done wonders for her self-esteem. All these travels has allowed her to create quite the lugga…

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Juice to Jupiter and forgotten space shuttles 1:02:59

1+ y ago1:02:59

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European Space Agency Juice mission to Jupiter's Michele Dougherty talks about icy moons, magnetic fields and life elsewhere in the solar system, and the UK Space Agency's Caroline Harper discusses the Juice launch preparations in French Guiana. Also, the hidden history of Space Shuttle Enterprise: Eric Boehm at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Muse…

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Your Host Monique Gaudion - My story from abandonment to freedom #60 41:33

1+ y ago41:33

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So, here is a peak into my life. A life that encompasses abduction, neglect, trauma, miracles, joy and release. Not the full story, of course and I have to say it has been quite a ride of pain and amazing good fortune. It is fun podcast, amidst some challenging subject matters. Being the teller and not the host was a challenge I was up for. I’ve le…

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80 years young and the adventure continues. Leone Galbraith #59 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

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Age doesn’t matter and no one knows that better than my guest Leone Galbraith. This woman lives her life to the max! At 78 she took up deep sea diving, at 80 golf. Her motto for life has been “If you want it, then just do it!” And she has. From being one of the first women to water-ski as a professional at SeaWorld in Queensland, to living on a boa…

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Space Toilets and the New Guys 51:14

1+ y ago51:14

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What's the toilet like in SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft? ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer reveals what a mission in the Dragon is like, from business class seats and spacious interior, to privacy curtain and dramatic return to Earth. Also, his Cosmic Kiss mission to the International Space Station and his work on future Moon missions. Plus, author Meredi…

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Mike Massimino and Meet the Minister 1:10:39

1+ y ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Hubble astronaut Mike Massimino and UK 'Space Minister' George Freeman MP talk about inspiration from Apollo, Artemis, Hubble and what astronaut legend John Young imparted about going to the toilet on the Moon. We also touch on launches from the UK, the recent European Space Agency (ESA) Council of Ministers meeting, astronauts, Mars and cleaning u…

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NASA's Dr Z 58:53

1+ y ago58:53

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Nasa's outgoing head of science, Thomas Zurbuchen talks about saving the James Webb Space Telescope, future missions to the Moon and Mars, and research into UFOs. The team also visit the Science Museum's sci-fi exhibition and talk to its curator, Glyn Morgan, about Aliens, Star Trek and AI. Plus, the seeds that accompanied Shaun the Sheep on the Ar…

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Cute Mars Rovers 57:06

2y ago57:06

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Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham celebrate the drama of the Spirit and Opportunity rover missions with NASA rover engineer Doug Ellison and JPL research scientist Abigail Fraeman from the film Goodnight Oppy. Recalling how the robots developed personalities, they talk about the mission's highs and lows. We also hear about the new SWO…

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Last Man on the Moon: BONUS EPISODE 54:56

2y ago54:56

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In this special bonus episode - for the first time in full - we play Richard's interview with the last man on the Moon, Gene Cernan. Recorded in summer 2016, it's thought to be the astronaut's last broadcast interview. In a wide-ranging and candid conversation, Cernan describes his "spacewalk from hell" during Gemini, his near-death experience at t…

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From arborist to Hollywood stunt coordinator of Thirteen Lives Keir Beck #58 34:15

2y ago34:15

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Keir Beck is a down to earth Aussie who transitioned from a gardener to a tree arborist then onto the wild and dangerous world as a stunt coordinator & rigger. Keir’s career highlights include Pitch Black, Mad Max- Fury Road, three Matrix films, Casino Royale & his latest collaboration with Ron Howard in the film Thirteen Lives. Keir’s journey embo…

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Moon Trees 1:11:40

2y ago1:11:40

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Astronaut Stuart Roosa was a real-life action hero - Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham speak to his daughter about the Apollo 14 Command Module Pilot's life, mission and the seeds he carried with him to the Moon. Sue visits a real Moon Tree down the road from Space Boffins HQ, and we chat to the Chair of the UAE Space Agency about their mission to …

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