Houston We Have a Podcast

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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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20 episodes
Updated Friday

Episodes20

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Friday · 52 min
CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 3
NASA’s CHAPEA II crew shares what it was like to operate through a simulated two-week communications blackout with Earth, and NASA analog scientist Sarah Whiting explains what researchers are learning for future Mars missions. Episode 431
July 24 · 49 min
ISS Results: Materials Science
Kim de Groh and Sylvie Crowell review what researchers have learned and published from the Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) platform that tests how materials perform in the harsh environment of space.
July 17 · 1 hr 5 min
Artemis II Lunar Science
We answer your questions from Threads! HWHAP celebrates nine years of podcasting by bringing on Dr. Kelsey Young to discuss the Artemis II lunar science team, and the crew's lunar flyby observations and photo targets.
July 10 · 34 min
Space Runs in the Family
NASA astronaut Anil Menon discusses his journey ahead of his first spaceflight to the International Space Station aboard Soyuz MS-29. Episode 428.
June 26 · 56 min
ISS Results: Wayfinding
Dr. Giuseppe Iaria discusses scientific results from the Wayfinding investigation on space station and what it reveals about how astronauts navigate, adapt, and form mental maps in space. Episode 427.
June 12 · 52 min
Meet Artemis III
The Artemis III astronauts discuss their backgrounds and training ahead of them to prepare for one of the most complex human spaceflight missions in history. Episode 426.
June 5 · 50 min
The Future of Deep Space Communications
NASA SCaN Deputy Program Manager Greg Heckler discusses the future of deep space communications and the technology supporting NASA missions in Earth orbit and the Moon. Episode 425.
May 29 · 35 min
AI at NASA
NASA Acting Chief Data and AI Officer Kevin Murphy discusses how artificial intelligence is supporting missions, research, and the future of human spaceflight. Episode 424.
May 22 · 1 hr 5 min
CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 2
The CHAPEA 2 crew shares the latest updates after four months into their simulated Mars mission, including life inside the habitat, holiday celebrations, off-duty activities, and the latest band update. NASA experts discuss how CHAPEA simulates Mars spacewalks on Earth. Episode 423
May 15 · 53 min
The Artemis Accords
NASA’s Kathleen Karika and Kim Hurst discuss how the Artemis Accords are helping shape a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future for lunar exploration and beyond.
May 8 · 1 hr
Artemis II: Backup Crew
NASA astronaut Andre Douglas and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons discuss their roles as the Artemis II backup crew, including their training and mission support. The pair reflects on the historic flight around the Moon. HWHAP 421
May 1 · 1 hr 32 min
The Artemis II Astronauts
In this classic episode from 2023, we revisit the Artemis II crew reflecting on their first reactions to being selected, the journeys that led them there, and what exploration meant to them before their historic mission. HWHAP 420
April 24 · 45 min
Telling Time on Other Worlds
Kevin Coggins, a leader in NASA Space Communications and Navigation program, explores the benefits and challenges of precision timekeeping on the Moon and Mars. HWHAP 419
April 17 · 1 hr 6 min
Ascension: Looking Back at the Space Shuttle
Steven Hirshorn reflects on the Space Shuttle Program, the Space Shuttle Columbia accident, and the lessons learned that continue to shape human spaceflight. Episode 418
March 27 · 1 hr 5 min
Artemis II: The Crew
The Artemis II crew discuss their paths to becoming astronauts and what it means to be part of NASA’s first crewed mission around the Moon in the Artemis campaign. This episode marks a special collaboration between Houston We Have a Podcast and NASA’s Curious Universe. HWHAP 417.
March 20 · 57 min
Artemis II: Bringing the Mission to You
The podcast team discusses how to watch and engage with the Artemis II mission, from launch coverage to real-time updates and beyond. HWHAP 416.
March 13 · 57 min
Air Force Rescue and Recovery
The First Air Force Detachment 3 discusses their long-standing partnership with NASA supporting astronaut rescue and recovery operations from Mercury to Artemis. HWHAP 415.
March 6 · 48 min
Science in Space
Dr. Lisa Carnell, division director for NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences, breaks down how research in microgravity, the Moon, and Mars can transform what we know about biology and physics. HWHAP 414.
February 27 · 57 min
Low Earth Orbit and Beyond
NASA leaders Dana Weigel and Robyn Gatens reflect on more than 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station and discuss how the orbiting laboratory is paving the way for Artemis, the Moon, and eventually Mars. HWHAP 413.
February 20 · 41 min
Around the World for 25 Years
NASA leaders Joel Montalbano and Ryan Landon reflect on 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station and the international cooperation that made it possible. HWHAP 412.

Houston We Have a Podcast

CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 3

ISS Results: Materials Science

Artemis II Lunar Science

Space Runs in the Family

ISS Results: Wayfinding

Meet Artemis III

The Future of Deep Space Communications

AI at NASA

CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 2

The Artemis Accords

Artemis II: Backup Crew

The Artemis II Astronauts

Telling Time on Other Worlds

Ascension: Looking Back at the Space Shuttle

Artemis II: The Crew

Artemis II: Bringing the Mission to You

Air Force Rescue and Recovery

Science in Space

Low Earth Orbit and Beyond

Around the World for 25 Years