

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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Jul 25, 2025 • 46min
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 18, 2025 • 1h 23min
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 11, 2025 • 38min
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.

Jun 27, 2025 • 46min
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 20, 2025 • 39min
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 13, 2025 • 35min
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.

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Jun 6, 2025 • 53min
Private Astronaut Mission Management
Derek Calvert, a Private Astronaut Mission Manager at NASA, and Brian Mitchell, a mission manager at Axiom Space, dive into the evolving landscape of private astronaut missions. They discuss the crucial Axiom Mission 4, exploring the collaborative dance between NASA and Axiom to enhance operational protocols. The duo shares insights into the complexities of mission control, highlighting the importance of teamwork for in-orbit operations. They emphasize how diverse crew backgrounds can drive innovation in space exploration and the logistical challenges ahead for these exciting missions.

May 30, 2025 • 1h 2min
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 23, 2025 • 46min
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 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
Commercial and International Lunar Rovers
Two NASA project managers discuss how astronauts will drive on the lunar surface during future Moon missions. HWHAP 385.