NASA's Curious Universe
NASA's Curious Universe is the official NASA podcast covering space exploration, Artemis missions, Mars rover science and the search for life beyond Earth. It has 109 episodes released roughly weekly, with typical episodes of 25 to 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated). Estimated rate is $360 to $1,250 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail: it is produced directly by NASA as an official agency show.
Official NASA show reaching space-curious listeners with high-production storytelling
- Official NASA production with 960 Apple ratings averaging 4.5 stars
- Weekly cadence over 109 episodes, with recent Artemis II and Roman Telescope series
- Family-friendly, low-risk environment with broad science and education appeal
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, documentary, trailer
- Tone
- informative, inspiring
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is an official NASA production with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover rocket launches, Mars rover missions and the Artemis II crew, with no flagged content; the feed is marked explicit 0.
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 | www.nasa.gov/podcasts/curious-universe/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1505624059 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/NATIONALAERONAUTICSANDSPACEAD… |
Benchmark score: 38 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Encore: Welcome to the Dark Side | 2026-09-22 | 26 min |
| Roman Series: Liftoff! | 2026-09-05 | 22 min |
| Roman Series: Why NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Will Make Unexpected Di | 2026-08-27 | 27 min |
| Roman Series: The Technology Inside NASA’s Newest Space Telescope | 2026-08-25 | 33 min |
| Roman Series: Jupiters Around Other Suns | 2026-08-18 | 32 min |
| Roman Series: NASA’s New View of the Dark Universe | 2026-08-11 | 39 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 27 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
An official NASA podcast bringing you mind-blowing stories you won’t find anywhere else. What does it take to launch a rocket? What happens when we go looking for life beyond Earth? And what can the universe teach us next? With extraordinary access to the people and places behind NASA’s exploration of space, Curious Universe brings you closer to the discoveries shaping what we know about our…
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About NASA's Curious Universe
NASA's Curious Universe is the official NASA podcast that tells stories about rocket launches, Mars exploration, the Artemis missions and the search for life beyond Earth. According to the feed and NASA's website, the show runs weekly with 109 episodes and typical episodes of 25 to 35 minutes. It is produced directly by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Apple Podcasts lists 960 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly adults in the US, interested in science and space. The estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, and the audience is estimated from ratings and show signals, not from published download numbers.
No sponsors are seen in the feed, so the show should be approached only for brands aligned with NASA's public mission. Estimated rate is $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll, which would buy one placement in a high-production science series.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. NASA's Curious Universe can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about NASA's Curious Universe
How much does NASA's Curious Universe charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,250. Actual availability depends on NASA's policies for official agency content.
What is NASA's Curious Universe about?
It is the official NASA podcast covering space exploration, Artemis missions, Mars rover science and the search for life beyond Earth, released roughly weekly with episodes of about 25 to 35 minutes.
How do I contact NASA's Curious Universe about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, though as an official NASA production this show may not accept commercial sponsorships.
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