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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Jul 12, 2024 • 37min
Gateway: The Lunar Space Station
A NASA astronaut and a Gateway manager discuss how the future lunar space station will be used for science, deep space exploration, and more. HWHAP Episode 344.
Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 16min
New Year, New Hosts
Celebrating seven years of the podcast, hosts share their NASA roles, fun stories, and love for space communication. They welcome new voices, discuss transitions from TV news to NASA, strategic communications in space exploration, and the significance of the International Space Station. Sharing personal journeys to NASA through storytelling, the hosts highlight the impact of effective communication in inspiring others and reflect on the podcast's origins and impact in the space exploration community.
Jun 28, 2024 • 50min
Mars Audio Log #11
The CHAPEA crew checks in on their eleventh month in a Mars simulated habitat, and a NASA expert discusses the measures taken to ensure that the year long mission has been conducted safely and ethically. HWHAP Episode 342.
Jun 21, 2024 • 48min
The Quesst for Low Sonic Booms
Aerospace engineers discuss NASA’s Quesst mission and the X-59 aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound and test the future of supersonic travel. HWHAP Episode 341.
Jun 14, 2024 • 48min
NBL Environments
An engineer at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory discusses how environmental effects help make spacewalk training more realistic in the 40-foot-deep pool. HWHAP Episode 340.
Jun 7, 2024 • 53min
Robotic Surgery in Space
A payload developer and surgeon discuss testing a robotic surgery technology demonstration aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 339.
May 31, 2024 • 56min
Certifying Artemis Rocket Engines
Experts from NASA’s Stennis Space Center discuss the facilities that support RS-25 engine testing for the Space Launch System and future Artemis missions. HWHAP Episode 338.
May 24, 2024 • 57min
Mars Audio Log #10
The CHAPEA crew checks in on their 10th month in a Mars simulated habitat, and a NASA scientist explains her role studying crew habitat design and how it supports behavioral health, team cohesion, and performance. HWHAP Episode 337.
May 17, 2024 • 1h 2min
H-3PO
Three experts within the Human Physiology, Performance, Protection and Operations Laboratory (H-3PO) at NASA, explain the ins and outs of this integrated laboratory designed to support human spaceflight. HWHAP Episode 336.
May 10, 2024 • 49min
Small Payloads, Big Science
A nanosatellites expert explains the process of how CubeSats are selected, scheduled for launch, and eventually deployed from the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 335.
