Houston We Have a Podcast

International Space Station leaders Laura Shaw and  Jennifer Buchli discuss the science, discoveries, and innovations that have defined nearly 25 years aboard the orbiting laboratory. HWHAP 406.

Michael Suffredini, former International Space Station program manager and co-founder of Axiom Space, shares his journey of building the ISS. He dives into the challenges of international collaboration, highlighting how partnerships shaped its success. Suffredini discusses the evolution from bespoke solutions to utilizing commercial products, and reflects on leadership lessons gained during crisis moments, like after the Columbia disaster. He passionately advocates for the future of commercial space, emphasizing the importance of markets in low-Earth orbit.

The CHAPEA Mission 2 crew discusses their backgrounds and preparations for their upcoming yearlong analog Mars mission inside the Mars Dune Alpha habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. HWHAP 404. 

NASA astronaut Chris Williams shares his journey exploring the early universe, cancer treatment techniques, and astronaut training before his first mission to the International Space Station. HWHAP 403. 

NASA’s all-American 2025 astronaut candidates share a little about themselves by playing a fun icebreaker game. HWHAP 402. 

NASA Artemis II launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson shares her path to the console and what it takes to launch the first crewed Artemis mission to the Moon. HWHAP 401. 

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.