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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Sep 9, 2024 • 44min
Gateway: At Your Service
On episode 352, a Gateway manager and a CSA astronaut discuss how commercial cargo missions and robotic systems will be vital for sustaining the future lunar space station.
Aug 30, 2024 • 36min
Let's B-Complex
NASA nutrition scientists discuss how a daily B vitamin supplement might prevent vision changes in astronauts during long-duration space missions. HWHAP Episode 351.
Aug 23, 2024 • 42min
The Non-Stop Scientist
NASA astronaut Don Pettit discusses his life and career ahead of his fourth flight to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 350.
Aug 16, 2024 • 40min
Surpassing a Year in Space
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio reflects on his record-breaking 371 days aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 349.
Aug 9, 2024 • 25min
Gateway: Together to the Moon
European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano discusses the international elements of the Gateway lunar space station. HWHAP Episode 348.
Aug 2, 2024 • 40min
After a Year on Mars
The CHAPEA Mission 1 crew reflects on their year inside of a simulated Mars habitat and shares their perspectives of what it takes to be a successful Martian crew member. HWHAP Episode 347.
Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 6min
Mars Audio Log #12
The CHAPEA crew checks in on their last month inside of a simulated Mars habitat, and the principal investigator reflects on the year-long mission ahead of the crew’s egress. HWHAP Episode 346.
Jul 19, 2024 • 35min
The Lost Universe
A NASA production coordinator discusses the design and inspiration behind “The Lost Universe”, a virtual game designed to take players to a rogue planet in order to find the missing Hubble Space Telescope. HWHAP Episode 345.
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.
