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Houston We Have a Podcast

From Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars, explore the world of human spaceflight with NASA each week on the official podcast of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Listen to in-depth conversations with the astronauts, scientists and engineers who make it possible.

From Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars, explore the world of human spaceflight with NASA each week on the official podcast of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Listen to in-depth conversations with the astronauts, scientists and engineers who make it possible.

 

#369

Moon to Mars: Reviewing the Architecture

NASA’s expert in exploration architectures discusses how the agency stays on track to take humans farther into deep space through reviews such as the Architecture Concept review. HWHAP 366.   ... Read more

Yesterday

38 MINS

38:28

Yesterday


#368

Johnson's Front Door

On episode 365, Johnson Space Center’s Chief Technologist discusses how Johnson and White Sands Test Facility are opening their Front Doors to those interested in exploring opportunities, capabilities, technology and data available to different organizations.  ... Read more

13 Dec 2024

35 MINS

35:37

13 Dec 2024


#367

Apollo Legend to Shuttle Trailblazer

On episode 364, former NASA astronaut Fred Haise discusses his experiences from Apollo 13 and beyond. ... Read more

06 Dec 2024

51 MINS

51:38

06 Dec 2024


#366

Orion Parachutes

On episode 363, NASA experts discuss one of the most critical components of returning to Earth from space: the parachute system. Take a deep dive into how these parachutes were engineered and tested to bring NASA's Orion spacecraft and crewmembers back home safely. ... Read more

22 Nov 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:03

22 Nov 2024


#365

Suited for the Moon

On episode 362, a NASA project manager and a design engineer discuss the Orion Crew Survival System Suit that future Artemis crews will wear on their journeys to and from the Moon. ... Read more

15 Nov 2024

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:13

15 Nov 2024


#364

Call Sign: Gold Flight

On episode 361, former NASA flight director Gerry Griffin discusses his trailblazing career in the agency and his experience leading multiple Apollo missions, including the final lunar landing on Apollo 17.  ... Read more

08 Nov 2024

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:03

08 Nov 2024


#363

Voting From Space

On episode 360, NASA experts discuss how NASA astronauts have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote from aboard the International Space Station and the process to make it happen.  ... Read more

01 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:09

01 Nov 2024


#362

Astrobiology

On episode 359, a NASA astrobiology program scientist discusses looking for signs of life beyond us in the stars, and the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. ... Read more

25 Oct 2024

52 MINS

52:17

25 Oct 2024


#361

Our Orbiting Lab's Benefits for Humanity

On episode 358, the Deputy Chief Scientist for the International Space Station dives into the different ways the orbiting laboratory provides benefits to humanity. ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

47 MINS

47:38

18 Oct 2024


#360

Leadership at All Levels

On episode 357, Deputy Center Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Steve Koerner reflects on his 32-year-long career at NASA and discusses the values of leadership. ... Read more

11 Oct 2024

52 MINS

52:16

11 Oct 2024


#359

Gateway: To the Future

On episode 356, United Arab Emirates astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori and NASA lunar architecture lead Shatel Bhakta discuss Gateway’s unique airlock, as well as how the lunar outpost will prepare us for a journey to Mars.   ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

53 MINS

53:34

04 Oct 2024


#358

Call Sign: White Flight

On episode 355, Gene Kranz, lead flight director for Apollo mission 13, discusses leading America to the first lunar landing, his leadership and legacy, and lessons that must be carried into NASA's future exploration goals.  ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:02

27 Sep 2024


#357

Crew-9

On episode 354, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov of discuss their mission, personal life, and preparation ahead of their launch to the station.  ... Read more

20 Sep 2024

45 MINS

45:03

20 Sep 2024


#356

Developing Artemis II Training

On episode 353, the Artemis II crew’s chief training officer discusses her career at NASA, the complexity of astronaut training, and what it takes to prepare the quartet for their mission around the Moon.  ... Read more

13 Sep 2024

34 MINS

34:50

13 Sep 2024


#355

Gateway: At Your Service

On episode 352, a Gateway manager and a CSA astronaut discuss how commercial cargo missions and robotic systems will be vital for sustaining the future lunar space station. ... Read more

09 Sep 2024

43 MINS

43:06

09 Sep 2024


#354

Let's B-Complex

NASA nutrition scientists discuss how a daily B vitamin supplement might prevent vision changes in astronauts during long-duration space missions. HWHAP Episode 351. ... Read more

30 Aug 2024

35 MINS

35:16

30 Aug 2024


#353

The Non-Stop Scientist

NASA astronaut Don Pettit discusses his life and career ahead of his fourth flight to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 350. ... Read more

23 Aug 2024

41 MINS

41:16

23 Aug 2024


#352

Surpassing a Year in Space

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio reflects on his record-breaking 371 days aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 349. ... Read more

16 Aug 2024

38 MINS

38:48

16 Aug 2024


#351

Gateway: Together to the Moon

European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano discusses the international elements of the Gateway lunar space station. HWHAP Episode 348. ... Read more

09 Aug 2024

24 MINS

24:21

09 Aug 2024


#350

After a Year on Mars

The CHAPEA Mission 1 crew reflects on their year inside of a simulated Mars habitat and shares their perspectives of what it takes to be a successful Martian crew member. HWHAP Episode 347. ... Read more

02 Aug 2024

38 MINS

38:54

02 Aug 2024


#349

Mars Audio Log #12

The CHAPEA crew checks in on their last month inside of a simulated Mars habitat, and the principal investigator reflects on the year-long mission ahead of the crew’s egress. HWHAP Episode 346. ... Read more

26 Jul 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:27

26 Jul 2024


#348

The Lost Universe

A NASA production coordinator discusses the design and inspiration behind “The Lost Universe”, a virtual game designed to take players to a rogue planet in order to find the missing Hubble Space Telescope. HWHAP Episode 345. ... Read more

19 Jul 2024

33 MINS

33:50

19 Jul 2024


#347

Gateway: The Lunar Space Station

A NASA astronaut and a Gateway manager discuss how the future lunar space station will be used for science, deep space exploration, and more. HWHAP Episode 344. ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

36 MINS

36:44

12 Jul 2024


#346

New Year, New Hosts

Houston We Have a Podcast celebrates its seven-year anniversary and the hosts talk about their roles at NASA, tell fun stories, and discuss their passion for communication and human spaceflight. HWHAP Episode 343. ... Read more

05 Jul 2024

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:23

05 Jul 2024


#345

Mars Audio Log #11

The CHAPEA crew checks in on their eleventh month in a Mars simulated habitat, and a NASA expert discusses the measures taken to ensure that the year long mission has been conducted safely and ethically. HWHAP Episode 342. ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

49 MINS

49:03

28 Jun 2024


#344

The Quesst for Low Sonic Booms

Aerospace engineers discuss NASA’s Quesst mission and the X-59 aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound and test the future of supersonic travel. HWHAP Episode 341. ... Read more

21 Jun 2024

47 MINS

47:32

21 Jun 2024


#343

NBL Environments

An engineer at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory discusses how environmental effects help make spacewalk training more realistic in the 40-foot-deep pool. HWHAP Episode 340. ... Read more

14 Jun 2024

47 MINS

47:26

14 Jun 2024


#342

Robotic Surgery in Space

A payload developer and surgeon discuss testing a robotic surgery technology demonstration aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 339. ... Read more

07 Jun 2024

52 MINS

52:08

07 Jun 2024


#341

Certifying Artemis Rocket Engines

Experts from NASA’s Stennis Space Center discuss the facilities that support RS-25 engine testing for the Space Launch System and future Artemis missions. HWHAP Episode 338. ... Read more

31 May 2024

55 MINS

55:10

31 May 2024