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.
Episodes
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Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 20min
The Art of Astronaut Photography
NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Matt Dominick share their experiences capturing stunning photography from the International Space Station. HWHAP 397.
Aug 8, 2025 • 47min
Lunar Surface Research
NASA project scientists Maria Banks and Sue Lederer revisit recent Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions and discuss research on the Moon. HWHAP 396.
Aug 1, 2025 • 41min
Constructing NASA Infrastructure
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.
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.
