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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.
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Space Cargo

2025-02-1448:50

NASA experts discuss launching and returning cargo to the International Space Station and the planning that goes into delivering several months worth of supplies and crucial science to astronauts in space. HWHAP 372.
NASA's Recovery Director discusses the splashdown and recovery process and how she helps to ensure safety, not just for the space travelers, but for all recovery team members. HWHAP 371.

Spaceflight Adaptation

2025-01-3158:30

NASA's Chief Health and Medical Officer discusses the impacts spaceflight has on the human body and how flight surgeons and other medical professionals on the ground help astronauts mitigate those impacts. HWHAP 370.
Three flight controllers from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss how their consoles, ADCO, TOPO, and SPARTAN, keep the space station flying from the ground. Listen and find out what each console does! HWHAP 369.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Aki Hoshide discusses how JAXA is contributing to NASA’s lunar space station, Gateway, and future Artemis missions. HWHAP 368.

Blue Ghost Mission 1

2025-01-1047:07

NASA and Firefly Aerospace experts discuss the upcoming launch of Blue Ghost Mission 1, its lunar lander, and the science and technology being delivered to the Moon’s surface. HWHAP 367.
NASA’s expert in exploration architectures discusses how the agency stays on track to take humans farther into deep space through reviews such as the Architecture Concept review. HWHAP 366.

Johnson's Front Door

2024-12-1335:37

On episode 365, Johnson Space Center’s Chief Technologist discusses how Johnson and White Sands Test Facility are opening their Front Doors to those interested in exploring opportunities, capabilities, technology and data available to different organizations.
On episode 364, former NASA astronaut Fred Haise discusses his experiences from Apollo 13 and beyond.

Orion Parachutes

2024-11-2201:00:03

On episode 363, NASA experts discuss one of the most critical components of returning to Earth from space: the parachute system. Take a deep dive into how these parachutes were engineered and tested to bring NASA's Orion spacecraft and crewmembers back home safely.

Suited for the Moon

2024-11-1501:18:13

On episode 362, a NASA project manager and a design engineer discuss the Orion Crew Survival System Suit that future Artemis crews will wear on their journeys to and from the Moon.

Call Sign: Gold Flight

2024-11-0801:22:03

On episode 361, former NASA flight director Gerry Griffin discusses his trailblazing career in the agency and his experience leading multiple Apollo missions, including the final lunar landing on Apollo 17.

Voting From Space

2024-11-0133:09

On episode 360, NASA experts discuss how NASA astronauts have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote from aboard the International Space Station and the process to make it happen.

Astrobiology

2024-10-2552:17

On episode 359, a NASA astrobiology program scientist discusses looking for signs of life beyond us in the stars, and the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe.
On episode 358, the Deputy Chief Scientist for the International Space Station dives into the different ways the orbiting laboratory provides benefits to humanity.
On episode 357, Deputy Center Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Steve Koerner reflects on his 32-year-long career at NASA and discusses the values of leadership.

Gateway: To the Future

2024-10-0453:34

On episode 356, United Arab Emirates astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori and NASA lunar architecture lead Shatel Bhakta discuss Gateway’s unique airlock, as well as how the lunar outpost will prepare us for a journey to Mars.

Call Sign: White Flight

2024-09-2701:05:02

On episode 355, Gene Kranz, lead flight director for Apollo mission 13, discusses leading America to the first lunar landing, his leadership and legacy, and lessons that must be carried into NASA's future exploration goals.

Crew-9

2024-09-2045:03

On episode 354, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov of discuss their mission, personal life, and preparation ahead of their launch to the station.
On episode 353, the Artemis II crew’s chief training officer discusses her career at NASA, the complexity of astronaut training, and what it takes to prepare the quartet for their mission around the Moon.
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.

Let's B-Complex

2024-08-3035:16

NASA nutrition scientists discuss how a daily B vitamin supplement might prevent vision changes in astronauts during long-duration space missions. HWHAP Episode 351.

The Non-Stop Scientist

2024-08-2341:16

NASA astronaut Don Pettit discusses his life and career ahead of his fourth flight to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 350.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio reflects on his record-breaking 371 days aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 349.
European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano discusses the international elements of the Gateway lunar space station. HWHAP Episode 348.

After a Year on Mars

2024-08-0238:54

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.

Mars Audio Log #12

2024-07-2601:05:27

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.

The Lost Universe

2024-07-1933:50

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.
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.

New Year, New Hosts

2024-07-0501:15:23

Houston We Have a Podcast celebrates its seven-year anniversary and the hosts talk about their roles at NASA, tell fun stories, and discuss their passion for communication and human spaceflight. HWHAP Episode 343.

Mars Audio Log #11

2024-06-2849:03

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.
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.

NBL Environments

2024-06-1447:26

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.
A payload developer and surgeon discuss testing a robotic surgery technology demonstration aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 339.
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.

Mars Audio Log #10

2024-05-2455:48

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.

H-3PO

2024-05-1701:00:54

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.
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.

Atmospheric Waves

2024-05-0359:29

A principal investigator talks about an experiment on board the space station observing the forces that drive space weather. HWHAP Episode 334.

Mars Audio Log #9

2024-04-2659:18

The CHAPEA crew checks in on their ninth month in a Mars simulated habitat and a Mars architecture expert explains CHAPEA’s role in NASA’s long-term plans to explore the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 333.
NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Commander Butch Wilmore and Pilot Suni Williams discuss their astronaut journeys and preparation to be the first humans to fly Starliner. HWHAP Episode 332.
Flight directors discuss NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test and the operations behind this historic mission. HWHAP Episode 331.
On April 8, the total solar eclipse across the United States will be the last for 20 years. A NASA flight controller discusses all you need to know about the eclipse, how to best witness it, and the safety precautions that come with it. HWHAP Episode 330.

Mars Audio Log #8

2024-03-2901:00:40

The CHAPEA crew checks in on their eighth month in a Mars simulated habitat and a NASA biostatistician discusses the process of analysis, interpretation, and presentation of scientific data. HWHAP Episode 329.

VIPER

2024-03-2247:50

NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, also known as VIPER, is the agency’s first robotic lunar rover. Learn more about VIPER and its journey to the lunar surface. HWHAP Episode 328.
NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson discusses her background and anticipation as she looks ahead to the beginning of her third spaceflight later this month. HWHAP Episode 327.

Podcast in a Vacuum Chamber

2024-03-0801:13:24

From inside of Chamber A at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, NASA experts discuss VIPER’s vacuum chamber testing in preparation for a south pole lunar landing. HWHAP Episode 326.
NASA is looking to recruit the next class of astronauts, and applications are open! The manager of NASA astronaut selection discusses the selection process and how to apply to an out-of-this-world career. HWHAP Episode 325.5.

Astronaut Graduation 2024

2024-03-0102:03:25

The 2021 class of astronaut candidates, known as “The Flies," is graduating after two years of rigorous training. Learn more about the class, their training, and what they are looking forward to as an astronaut in the Artemis generation. HWHAP Episode 325.

Mars Audio Log #7

2024-02-2301:12:39

The CHAPEA crew checks in on their seventh month in a Mars simulated habitat and NASA experts discuss the impacts that spaceflight has on astronauts’ health. This is the seventh audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 324.
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Comments (61)

Josenande Silva

listening this from Brazil. That's really exciting!

Jan 14th
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Eugen Gross

This is a perfect example, how somebody constantly repeats himself, lives on buzzwords but has not much to say at all. This topic could have been really thrilling, but there is no reason, why this particular episode should have been longer than 15 minutes.

Aug 28th
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Sohrab kiani

Hey I wish I had the chance like Jasmine said. We all have our own achievements in life time but I don't know if it matters in the end. Is the goal of life os living in a circle of eating, sleeping, school, university, marriage, having kids and die? Then the main question still remains unknown which is :which dimension we are in. What's our origin? What are we doing here? Is this a programmed universe? Affter all it overwhelming. Every time I looke to the night I wish I coud experience what you're doing in space agencies..

Aug 20th
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Sohrab kiani

Brilliant podcast. Especially interview with Jasmine 💖💐👏

Aug 20th
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Sohrab kiani

Congratulations to you all for 300th💖

Aug 15th
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N Nix

It was really interesting to know about optical communications. Nice job 👍 and please use some kind of sound volume normalizer next time, because the voice of your guest was really annoying and distracting.

Jun 25th
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علی اصغر روح پرور

good

Dec 6th
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Beatrix Ducz

I'd call the cold brew technique musical technique. If you are playing sounds to extract building compounds, music is much more than just an Earthly miracle. Maybe music dissolved our dna in the prehistoric oceans.

Aug 26th
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Tate G

hi

Jul 1st
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Mccool10000

Love this podcast.

Jun 16th
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fernandovka

❤️

Feb 23rd
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Beatrix Ducz

what about sex?

Jan 21st
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Sohrab kiani

Great to have NASA updates on my phone through castbox. Love that

Dec 23rd
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Beatrix Ducz

Marshman, I starr to believe nomen est omen :D

Oct 29th
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Beatrix Ducz

the audio is very low, can hardly understand the speech.

Oct 23rd
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Sohrab kiani

Love from Iran.

Oct 18th
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Beatrix Ducz

It's very hard to hear the guest. The sound isn't too good.

Oct 16th
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Beatrix Ducz

what happened to the sound?

Sep 10th
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Sara Rastakhiz

the guest's voice was kinda fuzzy and hard to understand

Aug 30th
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Ameneh Delavary

👌👌👌👏

Aug 28th
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Zeinab Zayeri

Houston, be ready for your next astronaut👩🏻‍🚀✨🤩

Jul 6th
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Beatrix Ducz

this is the worst audiio so far.

Jun 26th
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James Siverson

Spectrometers are indeed a very necessary thing. I learned how to do a very good analysis of precious metals with them. I used to think it was a nightmare when I had an old spectrometer. But now the process is faster and easier. By the way, you can go here https://elvatech.com/applications/precious-metals/ to study the details about precious metal analysis and how to do it with a spectrometer, I think it will be interesting.

May 16th
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Sohrab kiani

Cool

Apr 13th
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ali Alouane

Thank you for the informative content

Mar 6th
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Sohrab kiani

Hi, It's so informative and comforting listening to your podcasts.

Feb 19th
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Beatrix Ducz

sorry, couldn't understand.

Jan 24th
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Beatrix Ducz

does it matter if the rover works day or night? does it really need sunlight to execute its tasks? I meandoes it use visual so much?

Jan 10th
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Aria

it's good

Dec 4th
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Aria

please answer me

Nov 28th
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Aria

thank you ❣️❤️😍. for very professional pad cast

Nov 28th
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Aria

it's very gorgeous 😍

Nov 25th
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Beatrix Ducz

Wow, I would be very interested in that graphic multilingual human interface that helped non-english/russian crew! Is there a website about that?

Nov 1st
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Dalphine

I Like

Sep 26th
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Beatrix Ducz

It would be fantastic to have a crowdsourcing game of creating habitat on Mars, and the game could be updated regularly with the latest science stuff, and players themselves could send in pull requests with changes to improve the game to become a fully realistic, all case scenario game. Millions could contribute, and bring out all hidden errors in the theory. I'd love to play it.

Aug 8th
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Lucas Sweet

You should do an episode about the third astronaut on the Apollo missions

Jul 17th
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Beatrix Ducz

Wonder how Wes looks like, couldn't find anything online.

Jun 26th
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Mccool10000

This is my favorote podcast

Jun 8th
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Polly Berseth

very exciting to hear from the folks doing the work. excellent interviews, I will keep listening.

May 28th
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Stu Cook

What a fascinating account of NASA preparing to go to Mars. If this kind of subject matter interests you, give this a listen. 👌

May 23rd
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