Houston We Have a Podcast

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

Two NASA experts discuss an experiment that will further our understanding of flame behavior on the lunar surface to keep astronauts safe. HWHAP 386. 

Two NASA project managers discuss how astronauts will drive on the lunar surface during future Moon missions.  HWHAP 385.

A NASA scientist discusses how imagery and data collected from the International Space Station can support natural disaster response teams on the ground. HWHAP 384 

Four NASA flight controllers discuss specialized operations like spacewalks and spacecraft arrivals that keep the International Space Station running. HWHAP 383 

After 37 years at NASA, an experienced commentator of more than 80 shuttle flights shares lessons of communications and leadership ahead of his retirement. HWHAP 382