Houston We Have a Podcast
337 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsFrom 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
Mars Audio Log #9
April 26, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBThe CHAPEA crew checks in on their ninth month in a Mars simulated habitat and a Mars architecture expert explains CHAPEA’s role in NASA’s long-term plans to explore the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 333.
Crew Flight Test: The Astronauts
April 19, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 82.9 MBNASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Commander Butch Wilmore and Pilot Suni Williams discuss their astronaut journeys and preparation to be the first humans to fly Starliner. HWHAP Episode 332.
Crew Flight Test: The Mission
April 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBFlight directors discuss NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test and the operations behind this historic mission. HWHAP Episode 331.
Eclipse Across North America 2024
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBOn April 8, the total solar eclipse across the United States will be the last for 20 years. A NASA flight controller discusses all you need to know about the eclipse, how to best witness it, and the safety precautions that come with it. HWHAP Episode 330.
Mars Audio Log #8
March 29, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBThe CHAPEA crew checks in on their eighth month in a Mars simulated habitat and a NASA biostatistician discusses the process of analysis, interpretation, and presentation of scientific data. HWHAP Episode 329.
VIPER
March 22, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MBNASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, also known as VIPER, is the agency’s first robotic lunar rover. Learn more about VIPER and its journey to the lunar surface. HWHAP Episode 328.
Electrician to Astronaut
March 15, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes - 88.1 MBNASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson discusses her background and anticipation as she looks ahead to the beginning of her third spaceflight later this month. HWHAP Episode 327.
Podcast in a Vacuum Chamber
March 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBFrom inside of Chamber A at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, NASA experts discuss VIPER’s vacuum chamber testing in preparation for a south pole lunar landing. HWHAP Episode 326.
So You Want to be an Astronaut?
March 06, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 25.3 MBNASA is looking to recruit the next class of astronauts, and applications are open! The manager of NASA astronaut selection discusses the selection process and how to apply to an out-of-this-world career. HWHAP Episode 325.5.
Astronaut Graduation 2024
March 01, 2024 04:00 - 2 hours - 283 MBThe 2021 class of astronaut candidates, known as “The Flies," is graduating after two years of rigorous training. Learn more about the class, their training, and what they are looking forward to as an astronaut in the Artemis generation. HWHAP Episode 325.
Mars Audio Log #7
February 23, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBThe CHAPEA crew checks in on their seventh month in a Mars simulated habitat and NASA experts discuss the impacts that spaceflight has on astronauts’ health. This is the seventh audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 324.
Crew-8
February 16, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBThe Crew-8 cadre discusses their backgrounds ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 323.
IM-1
February 09, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBNASA and Intuitive Machines experts discuss the science and operations behind the IM-1 mission ahead of its journey to land on the Moon’s surface. HWHAP Episode 322.
Where to Land on the Moon
February 02, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBNASA experts discuss the considerations when looking at landing locations for future human missions to the Moon’s surface. HWHAP Episode 321.
Mars Audio Log #6
January 26, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBThe CHAPEA crew gives an update as they hit their halfway mark of their yearlong mission, and human performance scientists discuss exercising in a simulated Mars habitat. This is the sixth audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 320.
Return of OREx: Part III
January 19, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBPlanetary scientists and OSIRIS-REx co-investigators at NASA's Johnson Space Center walk us through the processes and emotions of working in the lab with asteroid Bennu’s precious samples. HWHAP Episode 319.
Axiom Mission 3
January 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBMichael Lopez-Alegria, former NASA astronaut and current commander of Axiom Mission 3, discusses his career and the upcoming private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 318.
Peregrine Mission One
January 05, 2024 04:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBThe CEO of Astrobotic and NASA Deputy Manager for Commercial Lunar Payload Services discuss Peregrine Mission One ahead of its launch and landing on the lunar surface. HWHAP Episode 317.
Mars Audio Log #5
December 15, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBThe CHAPEA crew gives an update in their fifth month of a one-year stay in a simulated Mars habitat and Dr. Suzanne Bell discusses behavioral health and performance of the analog mission. This is the fifth audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 316.
Space Biology
December 08, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBNASA scientist Dr. Sharmila Bhattacharya describes how space biology research can contribute to significant scientific and technological advancements that not only enable space exploration for future long duration space missions, but also benefits life on Earth. HWHAP Episode 315.
Mars Audio Log #4
December 01, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MBThe CHAPEA crew gives an update amid their one-year stay in a simulated Mars habit, and Gioia Massa discusses crop production on Mars. This is the fourth audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 314.
Laser Communications
November 09, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 133 MBSpace communication and navigation expert Jason Mitchell discusses laser communications and the ongoing work to understand what future deep space and near space missions might need. HWHAP Episode 313.
Plant Water Management
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBPrincipal investigator Mark Weislogel discusses new science being sent to the station aboard the SpaceX CRS-29 cargo resupply mission to improve plant growth in space. HWHAP Episode 312.
Mars Audio Log #3
October 27, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 90.1 MBThe CHAPEA crew gives an update in their third month of a one-year stay in a simulated Mars habit, and Dr. Scott Smith discusses the nutrition science of the analog mission. This is the third audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 311.
Advancing Technologies
October 20, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 69.8 MBNASA Innovative Advanced Concepts leaders Mike LaPointe and John Nelson discuss unique and interesting solutions to complex spaceflight challenges. HWHAP Episode 310.
Valkyrie
October 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBJohnson’s deputy team lead of dexterous robots Evan Laske describes the design and ambitions of the humanoid robot Valkyrie. HWHAP Episode 309.
Mars Audio Log #2
October 06, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe CHAPEA crew gives an update on how life has been in the simulated Mars habitat for their one-year stay, and a human research expert discusses the virtual reality spacewalks within the analog. This is the second audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 308.
Psyche
September 29, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBPsyche’s principal investigator Lindy Elkins-Tanton walks us through the science and technology of the mission to a metal-rich asteroid. HWHAP Episode 307.
Return of OREx: Part II
September 22, 2023 19:30 - 53 minutes - 123 MBCuration experts at the Johnson Space Center discuss what happens to the asteroid samples after OSIRIS-REx lands in Utah on Sunday, Sept. 24. HWHAP Episode 306.
The Flight Directors' Flight Director
September 15, 2023 12:30 - 55 minutes - 127 MBHear from chief flight director Emily Nelson as she discusses her journey to NASA and what it takes to lead teams inside Mission Control Houston. HWHAP Episode 305.
Houston, We Have an Astronaut
September 08, 2023 14:09 - 31 minutes - 73.2 MBHear from NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara ahead of her launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 304.
Mars Audio Log #1
September 01, 2023 12:30 - 47 minutes - 109 MBHear from the CHAPEA crew and the principal investigator as they give us an update on how life has been in the simulated Mars habitat. This is the first audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 303.
NASA Safety Culture
August 25, 2023 19:43 - 1 hour - 150 MBHear from Johnson Space Center’s Safety and Mission Assurance Director who describes NASA’s safety culture today and how it has evolved over time. HWHAP Episode 302.
Crew-7
August 18, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBHear from the Crew-7 cadre ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 301.
Low Earth Orbit 2030: A Live Recording of Episode 300
August 04, 2023 14:03 - 1 hour - 210 MBCelebrating 300 episodes! To commemorate this milestone, we recorded this podcast in front of a live audience at Space Center Houston. We were joined by four special guests, who walk us through the future of a human presence in Low Earth Orbit, before opening the conversation up to an audience Q&A. HWHAP Episode 300.
Their Paths to Gateway
July 28, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 142 MBHear from new Gateway leaders who give us an update on the lunar outpost for future Artemis missions to the Moon. HWHAP Episode 299.
From Saskatchewan to Space
July 21, 2023 12:30 - 54 minutes - 124 MBRADSAT-SK Technical Project manager and president of the University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team walk us through the ins and outs of the first satellite from Saskatchewan recently deployed from the space station. HWHAP Episode 298.
Moon to Mars Architecture
July 14, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 147 MBDeputy Associate Administrator for the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate at NASA joins us this week to discuss future architecture plans for Moon to Mars missions. HWHAP Episode 297.
Advanced Rocket Engines
July 07, 2023 12:30 - 54 minutes - 124 MBHear from rocket scientists who discuss a new revolutionary rocket engine design tested at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center last year. HWHAP Episode 296.
A Year on Mars
June 30, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 206 MBHear from the deputy project manager for NASA’s CHAPEA project as well as the volunteer crew of four who joined us a few days before entering the Mars simulated habitat for one year. HWHAP Episode 295.
The Moon in 4K
June 23, 2023 12:30 - 54 minutes - 125 MBA project lead at NASA walks us through a new laser communication system that will be tested on the Artemis II mission to the Moon to drastically increase deep space data rates. HWHAP Episode 294.
Deep Space Hydration
June 16, 2023 12:30 - 57 minutes - 131 MBExperts at NASA's Johnson Space Center discuss the new potable water dispenser that will soon be tested on the space station for future Artemis missions into deep space. HWHAP Episode 293.
Students and Space Genes
June 09, 2023 12:40 - 40 minutes - 93 MBThe co-founder of the “Genes in Space” program joins the 2022 student winner to discuss this competition that allows students across the country to design an experiment for the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 292.
Improving Precision Neuroscience
June 02, 2023 12:30 - 57 minutes - 131 MBCo-principal investigator for a neuroscience experiment launching to the space station soon walks us through the goals of the experiment and how it might benefit patients back on Earth. HWHAP Episode 291.
Preparing Humans for Longer Spaceflights
May 26, 2023 12:15 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThree NASA human research experts discuss CIPHER, the first study integrating multiple physiological and psychological measures to assess how extended durations in space change the human body. HWHAP Episode 290.
Lucy
May 19, 2023 11:44 - 51 minutes - 118 MBThe 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.
Evolving Artemis Mission Operations
May 12, 2023 12:30 - 51 minutes - 118 MBArtemis 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.
Science in a Spacesuit
May 05, 2023 12:19 - 40 minutes - 92.7 MBA 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.
The Entire History of NASA
April 28, 2023 12:06 - 1 hour - 143 MBFormer 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.
Return of the OREx
April 21, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 140 MBExperts share the preparations and excitement ahead of the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample that is returning to Earth in September 2023. HWHAP Episode 285.