Houston We Have a Podcast

Matthew Montgomery, CHAPEA 2 science officer, and Ross Elder, its commander, reflect on life inside a simulated Mars habitat. They discuss demanding EVAs, repairs, medical autonomy, constant equipment hum, limited downtime, and dreams of fresh food and Earthly comforts. Principal investigator Grace Douglas explains crew selection, resource discipline, repeatable research, post-mission debriefs, and the future of space food systems.

Victor Glover, NASA astronaut and Artemis II pilot, joins Jeremy Hansen, Canadian astronaut and former fighter pilot, to reflect on their historic journey around the Moon. They revisit launch day, life aboard Orion, crew trust, lunar observations, splashdown, and the powerful role of family. They also discuss international cooperation, hidden engineering challenges, lunar science, and carrying Artemis II’s momentum forward.

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, a former Navy fighter pilot and Artemis II commander, and Christina Koch, an engineer known for long-duration spaceflight, reflect on circling the Moon. They recall Earth fading from view, Orion’s life-support systems, a toilet repair, cramped meals, lunar vistas, and the emotional return home. They also discuss teamwork, leadership, family, fear, and the future of international exploration.

Lunar scientists Juliane Gross, NASA’s Artemis Sample Curation Lead, and Aaron Regberg, an Artemis science integration specialist, share never-before-heard Artemis II recordings from the Moon’s far side. Hear astronauts describe unexpected lunar colors, jagged craters, Orientale’s dramatic terrain, Earthrise, a private eclipse, and possible impact flashes. Their observations reveal how human perception, photography, and science combine to document the lunar landscape.

Sergei Tetriotnikov, a Roscosmos cosmonaut and former submariner; Joshua Kutryk, a Canadian astronaut and ex-CF-18 pilot; Luke Delaney, a NASA astronaut and former Marine aviator; and Jessica Watkins, a NASA geologist and Mars researcher, discuss their paths to space. They preview Crew-13’s ISS mission, research, spacewalk upgrades, international teamwork, family life in orbit, and the enduring drive to explore.

NASA astronaut Chris Williams and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explore human spaceflight, astrophysics, and the wonder of the universe. Episode 437

NASA’s Moon Base program manager Carlos García-Galán discusses how NASA is building humanity’s first Moon Base and establishing a long-term human presence on the lunar surface. Episode 436 

The ISS National Laboratory celebrates 15 years of advancing science in space as Patrick O’Neill reflects on its beginnings, accomplishments, and future. Episode 435 

NASA Artemis III Chief Training Officer Debbie O’Connell discusses how the crew is preparing for one of NASA’s most challenging missions yet. Episode 434 

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz reflects on his career, leadership, legacy, and lessons for the future of human space exploration. Episode 433