Lucy
The Principal Investigator for NASA’s Lucy mission discusses the spacecraft’s 12-year journey to eight different asteroids as we look to better understand the formation of our solar system. HWHAP Episode 289.
May 19, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 289
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.
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Episodes
Evolving Artemis Mission Operations
Artemis II lead flight directors walk us through what was learned from Artemis I and what we are doing right now in Mission Control to prepare for Artemis II and beyond. HWHAP Episode 288.
May 12, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 288
Science in a Spacesuit
A NASA expert details an upcoming space station study conducted during a spacewalk to better understand potential contaminants for future human exploration of the Moon and Mars. HWHAP Episode 287.
May 05, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 287
The Entire History of NASA
Former NASA chief historian discusses his new e-book that shares some of the most significant moments and programs from NASA’s entire history. HWHAP Episode 286.
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Return of the OREx
Experts share the preparations and excitement ahead of the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample that is returning to Earth in September 2023. HWHAP Episode 285.
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 285
The Student-Built Camera Mount
Learn about a student-built experiment that recently made its way to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 284.
Apr 14, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 284
The Artemis II Astronauts
The Artemis II astronauts discuss their past, present, and what they are looking forward to on their future mission to the Moon. HWHAP Episode 283.
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 283
Better Batteries
Battery Technical Discipline lead at NASA’s Johnson Space Center discusses how a safety device he co-invented while at NASA for spaceflight impacts the entire battery industry. HWHAP Episode 282.
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 282
Mars Ep. 11: Returning the First Martians
Experts from NASA’s Mars Architecture Team gather to discuss the mechanics of returning the first astronauts from the surface of Mars back home to Earth. HWHAP Episode 281.
Mar 24, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 281
Mars Ep. 10: Suit Up for Mars
Hear from a spacesuit systems engineer who explains what will be needed in the design and operation of a spacesuit on the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 280.
Mar 17, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 280
Mars Ep. 9: Welcome to Mars
A NASA planetary geologist describes the Mars environment, terrain, weather, atmosphere, and more that humans will face while living on the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 279.
Mar 10, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Mars Ep. 8: Sticking the Landing on Mars
Entry, descent, and landing experts at NASA unfold what it will take to accomplish a successful landing for humans visiting the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 278.
Mar 03, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 278
Crew-6
Hear from the Crew-6 cadre ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 277.
Feb 24, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 277
Mars Ep. 7: Live Like a Martian
Scientists at NASA’s Johnson Space Center share what it will take for humans to live on a multi-year journey to, on, and from Mars. HWHAP Episode 276.
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 276
Mars Ep. 6: Eat Like a Martian
Hear from NASA’s lead scientist of advanced food technology who explains the meal plan for a journey to the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 275.
Feb 10, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Mars Ep. 5: Packing for Mars
Hear from a scientist who describes the complexities and innovative strategies needed to pack for a human mission to Mars. HWHAP Episode 274.
Feb 03, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Mars Ep. 4: Deep Space Transport
What kind of spacecraft is needed to transport humans between Earth and Mars? Hear from a NASA engineer who describes the vehicle design to support astronauts on the journey through the solar system. HWHAP Episode 273.
Jan 27, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 273
Mars Ep. 3: Rendezvous With Mars
Hear from a NASA aerospace engineer who lays out the challenges and needs for humans to make the journey to and from the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 272.
Jan 20, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Mars Ep. 2: Concepts Near Science Fiction
Hear from a NASA program executive to learn how crazy concepts from science fiction might just find their way into how we plan for future deep space missions to Mars. HWHAP Episode 271.
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 271
Mars Ep. 1: Preparing for Mars
Hear from a Mars planning expert at NASA’s Johnson Space Center to learn more about what it will take to pull off a successful human mission to the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 270.
Jan 06, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Locked In, Pressure Low
Find out about the NASA research into preventing decompression sickness for astronauts who will walk on the Moon in future Artemis missions. HWHAP Episode 269.
Dec 16, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 269
Astromaterials 3D
Learn how you can explore Moon rocks virtually with the Astromaterials 3D project. HWHAP Episode 268.
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 268
Apollo 17 50th
Apollo 17 astronaut Dr. Harrison “Jack” Schmitt reflects on his historic mission 50 years later and where we are now and what's exciting about Artemis from the view of a scientist and an explorer. HWHAP Episode 267.
Dec 02, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 267
Moonquakes
Lunar Seismologist Dr. Ceri Nunn joins us from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California to talk about moonquakes and why studying seismic activity on the Moon is important for the future of human spaceflight. HWHAP Episode 266.
Nov 18, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 266
CAPSTONE
Set to reach lunar orbit on Nov. 13, learn how CAPSTONE will help pave the way for future Artemis missions and Gateway, the Moon’s orbiting space station. HWHAP Episode 265.
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 265
NACHO Average Experiment
Flown on the International Space Station in February, learn how the NanoSat Atmospheric Chemistry Hyperspectral Observation System (NACHOS) could eventually make it easier to monitor volcanic activity and air quality in cities, neighborhoods, and power plants. HWHAP Episode 264.
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 264
A Delicate Balance
The human body can adapt to function in reduced levels of gravity, but not without some help. Learn how NASA's Neuroscience Lab is finding ways to help future astronauts be safe and productive on exploration missions to the Moon and Mars. HWHAP Episode 263.
Oct 28, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 263
Learning to Fly
Joining us directly from the International Space Station, NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio reflects on his recent launch into space and his first days on station. HWHAP Episode 262.
Oct 21, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 262
The New Class of Flight Directors
Four of NASA’s newest flight directors discuss their new role at NASA, their journey to where they are now, and how their expertise will be critical in humanity’s return to the Moon and eventually, future exploration of Mars. HWHAP Episode 261.
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 261
Mysteries of Dust
Joining us from NASA’s Jet Propulsion laboratory, Dr. Robert Green and Dr. David Thompson discuss how the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source investigation on the International Space Station is helping solve the mysteries of dust on Earth. HWHAP Episode 260.
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 260
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