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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

The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim discusses his upcoming mission to the International Space Station, his experience in the military and medical field, and his journey to becoming an astronaut. HWHAP 378

Mar 28, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 378

Mission Control: Crew Health Consoles

Three flight controllers from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss their roles and how they monitor and maintain a healthy crew aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP 377

Mar 21, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 377

I Want My NASA TV

NASA Johnson’s multimedia team leads discuss what it takes to capture and share the story of space exploration and how methods have evolved since the Apollo era. HWHAP 376

Mar 14, 202558 minSeason 1Ep. 374

Crew-10

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 cadre each discuss their backgrounds and upcoming mission to the International Space Station. HWHAP 375

Mar 07, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 375

Mission Control: The Communications Corridor

Four communications experts from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss their roles in connecting astronauts in space to partners, control centers, and the general public. HWHAP 374

Feb 28, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 373

Intuitive Machines Returns to the Moon

NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services project scientist and Intuitive Machines President and CEO discuss upcoming IM-2 mission and what’s in store for this delivery to the lunar surface. HWHAP 373.

Feb 21, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 373

Space Cargo

NASA experts discuss launching and returning cargo to the International Space Station and the planning that goes into delivering several months worth of supplies and crucial science to astronauts in space. HWHAP 372.

Feb 14, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 372

Bringing Astronauts Home

NASA's Recovery Director discusses the splashdown and recovery process and how she helps to ensure safety, not just for the space travelers, but for all recovery team members. HWHAP 371.

Feb 07, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 371

Spaceflight Adaptation

NASA's Chief Health and Medical Officer discusses the impacts spaceflight has on the human body and how flight surgeons and other medical professionals on the ground help astronauts mitigate those impacts. HWHAP 370.

Jan 31, 202559 minSeason 1Ep. 370

Mission Control: Station in Motion

Three flight controllers from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss how their consoles, ADCO, TOPO, and SPARTAN, keep the space station flying from the ground. Listen and find out what each console does! HWHAP 369.

Jan 24, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 368

Gateway: Japan in Deep Space

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Aki Hoshide discusses how JAXA is contributing to NASA’s lunar space station, Gateway, and future Artemis missions. HWHAP 368.

Jan 17, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 368

Blue Ghost Mission 1

NASA and Firefly Aerospace experts discuss the upcoming launch of Blue Ghost Mission 1, its lunar lander, and the science and technology being delivered to the Moon’s surface. HWHAP 367.

Jan 10, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 367

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.

Dec 20, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 366

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.

Dec 13, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 365

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.

Nov 22, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 363

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.

Nov 15, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 362

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.

Nov 08, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 361

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.

Nov 01, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 360

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.

Oct 25, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 359

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.

Oct 18, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 358

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.

Oct 11, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 357

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.

Oct 04, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 356

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.

Sep 27, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 355

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.

Sep 20, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 354

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.

Sep 13, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 353

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.

Sep 09, 202444 minSeason 1Ep. 352

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.

Aug 30, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 351

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.

Aug 23, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 350

Surpassing a Year in Space

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

Aug 16, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 349
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