Houston We Have a Podcast

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy joins us for our milestone 400th episode to share his journey and vision for advancing NASA into the future. HWHAP 400. 

Suni Williams, a NASA astronaut renowned for her record-breaking spacewalks, shares thrilling insights from her recent mission aboard the International Space Station. She contrasts the intense training simulations with the exhilarating reality of space launches, offering a glimpse into her emotional journey and the breathtaking views encountered during 608 days adrift in the cosmos. Williams reflects on the camaraderie developed among astronauts and discusses the challenges of reintegration back to Earth, leaving listeners captivated by the wonders of space exploration.

Chris Edelen, the Acting Orion Program Manager, shares his journey from a childhood dream of space exploration to leading the Artemis II mission. He discusses the Orion spacecraft's crucial role in sending astronauts around the Moon. The conversation dives into the advanced technology behind the mission, the collaboration needed for successful launches, and insights gained from the Artemis I mission. Edelen highlights innovative systems for crew safety and the integration efforts that ensure a seamless operation for this groundbreaking lunar endeavor.

NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Matt Dominick share their experiences capturing stunning photography from the International Space Station. HWHAP 397. 

NASA project scientists Maria Banks and Sue Lederer revisit recent Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions and discuss research on the Moon. HWHAP 396. 

USACE Chief Historian John Lonnquest shares the legacy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their role in building NASA’s spaceflight infrastructure. HWHAP 395. 

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. 

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 quartet each dive into their paths to space and what lies ahead aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP 393. 

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. 

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.