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Houston We Have a Podcast

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)www.nasa.gov
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.
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Episodes

Artemis II: Recovery

Artemis II landing and recovery director Lili Villareal discusses how NASA and its partners recover the Orion spacecraft and its four astronauts after splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. HWHAP 408.

Jan 23, 202642 minSeason 1Ep. 408

A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 1

NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson reflects on her career aboard the International Space Station and what 25 years of continuous human presence in space means for the future of exploration. HWHAP 407.

Jan 16, 20261 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 407

The Evolution of the Laboratory

International Space Station leaders Laura Shaw and Jennifer Buchli discuss the science, discoveries, and innovations that have defined nearly 25 years aboard the orbiting laboratory. HWHAP 406.

Dec 19, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 406

Building the International Space Station

Former ISS program manager and Axiom Space co-founder Michael Suffredini reflects on the ambitious path to building the International Space Station and the lessons learned from a decade of leadership. HWHAP 405.

Dec 12, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 404

CHAPEA Mission 2

The CHAPEA Mission 2 crew discusses their backgrounds and preparations for their upcoming yearlong analog Mars mission inside the Mars Dune Alpha habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. HWHAP 404.

Dec 05, 20251 hrSeason 1Ep. 404

Positive Impacts

NASA astronaut Chris Williams shares his journey exploring the early universe, cancer treatment techniques, and astronaut training before his first mission to the International Space Station. HWHAP 403.

Nov 21, 202524 minSeason 1Ep. 403

Artemis II: Launch

NASA Artemis II launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson shares her path to the console and what it takes to launch the first crewed Artemis mission to the Moon. HWHAP 401.

Sep 12, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 401

Advancing NASA

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy joins us for our milestone 400th episode to share his journey and vision for advancing NASA into the future. HWHAP 400.

Sep 05, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 400

A Record-Breaking Astronaut

NASA astronaut Suni Williams reflects on her recent record-breaking mission on board the International Space Station. HWHAP 399.

Aug 29, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 399

Artemis II: The Orion Spacecraft

Acting Vehicle Integration Office Manager for NASA's Orion Program Chris Edelen discusses the spacecraft that will carry astronauts around the Moon on Artemis II. HWHAP 398.

Aug 22, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 398

The Art of Astronaut Photography

NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Matt Dominick share their experiences capturing stunning photography from the International Space Station. HWHAP 397.

Aug 15, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 397

Lunar Surface Research

NASA project scientists Maria Banks and Sue Lederer revisit recent Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions and discuss research on the Moon. HWHAP 396.

Aug 08, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 396

Constructing NASA Infrastructure

USACE Chief Historian John Lonnquest shares the legacy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their role in building NASA’s spaceflight infrastructure. HWHAP 395.

Aug 01, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 395

Artemis II: The Mission

NASA’s Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan shares what it takes to lead the first human mission of the Artemis program around the Moon. HWHAP 394.

Jul 25, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 393

Crew-11

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 quartet each dive into their paths to space and what lies ahead aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP 393.

Jul 18, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 393

Ask an Astronaut on Our Anniversary

Houston We Have a Podcast celebrates eight years! Three astronauts from the agency’s most recent class discuss their first year of training and answer questions from our listeners. HWHAP 392.

Jul 11, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 390

Mars is Hard. Here's Why.

NASA astronaut Stan Love discusses the challenges of sending humans to Mars and what it will take to get us to the Red Planet. HWHAP 391.

Jun 27, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 391

Exploration Park

Two NASA experts talk about Exploration Park, a research facility near Johnson Space Center will enable collaboration with the agency on space hardware development. HWHAP 390.

Jun 20, 202539 minSeason 1Ep. 390

Runway to the Stars

A NASA aircraft operations expert discusses the aviation history and work being done at Ellington Field in Houston as a training ground for astronauts. HWHAP 389.

Jun 13, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 389

Private Astronaut Mission Management

NASA and Axiom Space mission managers discuss how they work together to enable private astronaut missions ahead of Axiom Mission 4’s launch. HWHAP 388.

Jun 06, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 388

Mission Control: Eye of the Storm

A NASA Flight Director and Capsule Communicator, or CAPCOM, discuss their roles and journeys to some of the most recognizable positions in Mission Control. HWHAP 387.

May 30, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 387

Moon Material Flammability

Two NASA experts discuss an experiment that will further our understanding of flame behavior on the lunar surface to keep astronauts safe. HWHAP 386.

May 23, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 386

Natural Disaster Response

A NASA scientist discusses how imagery and data collected from the International Space Station can support natural disaster response teams on the ground. HWHAP 384

May 09, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 384

Mission Control: Special Operations

Four NASA flight controllers discuss specialized operations like spacewalks and spacecraft arrivals that keep the International Space Station running. HWHAP 383

May 02, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 383

This is Mission Control Houston

After 37 years at NASA, an experienced commentator of more than 80 shuttle flights shares lessons of communications and leadership ahead of his retirement. HWHAP 382

Apr 25, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 382

Commercial Lunar Tools and Science

Two NASA Artemis experts discuss how the agency is preparing future moonwalkers to use new tools to explore the unique science near the lunar South Pole. HWHAP 381

Apr 18, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 381

Mission Control: Schedule and Inventory

Four flight controllers from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss how they create astronauts’ daily schedules, track where all equipment is stored, and manage electricity and internet on the space station. HWHAP 380

Apr 11, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 380

Commercial Lunar Spacesuits

NASA and Axiom Space experts discuss the lunar spacesuit Axiom is developing that astronauts will wear when they step foot on the Moon again during the Artemis III mission. HWHAP 379

Apr 04, 202556 minSeason 1Ep. 379
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