Main Engine Cut Off is a spaceflight podcast hosted by Anthony Colangelo, offering opinion and analysis on spaceflight, exploration, policy and strategy. The show has 341 episodes, published roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 39 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with an indicative rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged space-industry listeners hearing an independent, long-running analysis show
- 341 episodes since 2016 build a deep, loyal library audience around spaceflight analysis.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 293 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
- Guest interviews with founders and CEOs such as Justin Fiaschetti and Jim Bridenstine reach industry decision makers.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, news analysis
- Tone
- analytical, informed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
The About page states the show has no advertisers and is funded by listeners and readers, with no funding links in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover launch vehicles, NASA policy and commercial spaceflight with no explicit flags; policy and budget debate gives it a medium political tone.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | mainenginecutoff.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1105457520 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/Zg9AF5cA |
Benchmark score: 43 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| T+340: Starliner’s Future and the Demand Signal | 2026-09-29 | 33 min |
| T+339: Starbase Louisiana, the Falcon Fade, and the Next Wave of Launc | 2026-08-28 | 36 min |
| T+338: Zhuque-3, Long March 10B, Chang’e-7 (with Andrew Jones) | 2026-08-27 | 48 min |
| T+337: Inversion Space (with Justin Fiaschetti, Co-Founder and CEO) | 2026-08-04 | 48 min |
| T+336: Rocket Lab Buys Iridium, New Glenn’s Pad Rebuild, and NASA Awar | 2026-07-02 | 25 min |
| T+335: Auriga Space (with Winnie Lai, Founder and CEO) | 2026-06-15 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 20 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
MECO is opinion and analysis of spaceflight, exploration, policy, and strategy, by Anthony Colangelo.
About Main Engine Cut Off
Main Engine Cut Off is an independent spaceflight podcast hosted by Anthony Colangelo, who runs the show alone as founder, writer and host. According to the website, the show offers opinion and analysis of spaceflight, exploration, policy and strategy, and includes interviews with industry figures such as Justin Fiaschetti of Inversion Space and Jim Bridenstine of Quantum Space. The feed lists 341 episodes since April 2016, released about every two weeks, with a median length of roughly 39 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 293 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5. These figures are the basis for an estimated audience of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure, and the audience is likely to be space enthusiasts, engineers and industry professionals. The website states the show has no advertisers, so no sponsors are visible in the feed. A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates would sit at roughly $90 to $625 per episode.
This show suits aerospace suppliers, engineering software providers and science-focused brands seeking a deeply engaged, niche audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the show website, and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Main Engine Cut Off can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Main Engine Cut Off
How much does Main Engine Cut Off charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price card.
What is Main Engine Cut Off about?
Main Engine Cut Off is a spaceflight podcast by Anthony Colangelo offering opinion and analysis on spaceflight, exploration, policy and strategy. Episodes often cover launch vehicles, NASA programs and commercial space companies.
How do I contact Main Engine Cut Off about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.