The Space Above Us is a history podcast by JP Burke covering each NASA crewed spaceflight in chronological order, from Project Mercury's Freedom 7 to STS-135. The show has 205 episodes and releases roughly every 5 to 6 weeks, with typical episodes running about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode. Estimated rate is $40 to $90 per episode.
Engaged history listeners who rate the show five stars on Apple Podcasts
- All 208 Apple Podcasts ratings are five stars, a rare signal of listener loyalty.
- Over 200 episodes trace NASA crewed missions in order, building a deep, returning audience.
- Unsponsored so far, so a host-read spot would be among the first sponsor messages heard.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview
- Tone
- educational, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website lists a Merch page and a Donate/Patreon/Bonus Episodes page, and the Book List page may carry affiliate links, though no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover spaceflight missions and interviews with a flight surgeon, with no explicit flags and no adult or violent themes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thespaceabove.us |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1113853090 |
| RSS feed | thespaceaboveus.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 6 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 194 - STS-100 - Giving the ISS a Hand (ISS 6A: Canadarm2) | 2026-08-01 | 35 min |
| 193 - STS-102 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Logistics Module (ISS 5A.1: Exp1/ | 2025-11-15 | 49 min |
| 192 - Expedition 1 - ISS, Meet IT | 2025-06-03 | 60 min |
| Supplemental 9 - Where Does the Time Go? (Schedule Update) | 2024-11-06 | 5 min |
| 191 - STS-98 - Destiny Manifest (ISS 5A: Destiny) | 2024-08-31 | 58 min |
| 190 - STS-97 - Ratcheting Up the Tension (ISS 4A: P6) | 2024-07-30 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 79 days ago, a new one about every 39 days.
A podcast about the history of NASA human spaceflight. New episodes every other Thursday. (ish)
About The Space Above Us
The Space Above Us is a podcast hosted by JP Burke, a software and flight dynamics engineer who describes himself on the show's About page as working at the Johnson Spaceflight Center in Houston, Texas, on the Artemis Program mission design team. The show walks through every NASA crewed spaceflight in chronological order, from Project Mercury's Freedom 7 to the final Space Shuttle flight, STS-135, with a focus on missions often left out of popular histories.
The feed lists 205 episodes, with a release cadence of roughly every 39 days and median episodes around 41 minutes long. Apple Podcasts shows 208 ratings with a 5.0 average, according to the Apple Podcasts listing. Listener figures are not published; the estimate of 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode is inferred from ratings and show characteristics. The feed and website show no sponsors, so the show is unsponsored in the data available.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $40 to $90 per episode. The show suits science education, aerospace and STEM brands, and history-focused publishers seeking an engaged, niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Space Above Us can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Space Above Us
How much does The Space Above Us charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $40 to $90 per episode. The rate is an estimate from public data, not a published price.
What is The Space Above Us about?
The Space Above Us is a history podcast by JP Burke that covers every NASA crewed spaceflight in chronological order, from Project Mercury to the final Space Shuttle flight. Episodes run about 40 minutes.
How do I contact The Space Above Us about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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