ABOUT THE ASTRO BEN PODCAST
Astro Ben Podcast is the weekly space podcast hosted by Ben Gamble, an entrepreneur and space obsessive. Each episode is a long-form conversation with the people shaping the space industry: astronauts, rocket engineers, founders, investors, scientists and journalists. Past guests include Bill Nye, Jared Isaacman, Tom DeLonge, Nicole Stott, Eric Berger and Sarah Gillis. Topics include commercial spaceflight, satellites, space exploration, the Moon, Mars, space policy and the new space economy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Astro Ben Podcast?
It is a weekly space podcast with in-depth interviews about the space industry, space technology, space exploration and the new space economy.
Who hosts the Astro Ben Podcast?
The show is hosted by Ben Gamble, an entrepreneur and space obsessive.
Where can I listen to the Astro Ben Podcast?
You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube, and in most podcast apps. The links are at the top of this page.
How often are new episodes released?
A new episode of the Astro Ben Podcast is released every week.
How can I be a guest on the show?
Get in touch through the Contact page with a short note about who you are and what you work on in space.
LATEST SPACE PODCAST EPISODES
With more than 120 episodes and a 5.0 rating on Apple Podcasts, the Astro Ben Podcast brings you a new space interview every week. Here are some of our latest conversations with astronauts, founders, engineers and space industry leaders. Find every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
Anatolii Papulov of NewOrbit: Opening Earth's Lowest Orbit
The CEO and co-founder of NewOrbit discusses very low Earth orbit and the challenges of staying there, including NewOrbit's ion-thruster satellite.
Building Humanity's Interplanetary Future with Skyler Chan of GRU Space
Skyler Chan describes GRU Space's plans for a lunar hotel and for making building materials from lunar soil.
The Journey to the Stars: Astronaut Aspirant Alyssa Carson
Alyssa Carson shares her path toward becoming an astronaut, from childhood curiosity to space camp and her Mars-focused studies.
Unlocking the UK Space Sector with John Abbott of Satellite Applications Catapult
John Abbott explains the role of the UK's Satellite Applications Catapult and offers advice for space founders.
Dan Hart: Exploring Space Innovation
Dan Hart recounts his career from a cold call to NASA through to leading Virgin Orbit, including lessons from its launch failures.
Mamta Patel Nagaraja: Ex-NASA (24 Years), Now a Free Agent in STEM
Mamta Patel Nagaraja reflects on her 24 years at NASA and what comes next in her career.
Marino Fragnito of Avio on Vega C, Ariane 6 and European Launch
Avio's Chief Commercial Officer and Launch Services Director discusses the Vega C and Ariane 6 programs and how Europe can grow its launch capabilities.
Mark Sasson of Pinpoint Search Group: Recruiting in the Space Industry
Mark Sasson introduces Operation Voyager, Pinpoint's effort to address talent gaps in the space sector.