National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Science
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Science
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Science
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Science

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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.

  • Artemis II: The Crew
    The Artemis II crew discuss their paths to becoming astronauts and what it means to be part of NASA’s first crewed mission around the Moon in the Artemis campaign. This episode marks a special collaboration between Houston We Have a Podcast and NASA’s Curious Universe. HWHAP 417. 
  • Artemis II: Bringing the Mission to You
    The podcast team discusses how to watch and engage with the Artemis II mission, from launch coverage to real-time updates and beyond. HWHAP 416. 
  • Air Force Rescue and Recovery
    The First Air Force Detachment 3 discusses their long-standing partnership with NASA supporting astronaut rescue and recovery operations from Mercury to Artemis. HWHAP 415. 
  • Science in Space
    Dr. Lisa Carnell, division director for NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences, breaks down how research in microgravity, the Moon, and Mars can transform what we know about biology and physics. HWHAP 414. 
  • Low Earth Orbit and Beyond
    NASA leaders Dana Weigel and Robyn Gatens reflect on more than 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station and discuss how the orbiting laboratory is paving the way for Artemis, the Moon, and eventually Mars. HWHAP 413. 
  • Around the World for 25 Years
    NASA leaders Joel Montalbano and Ryan Landon reflect on 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station and the international cooperation that made it possible. HWHAP 412. 
  • CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 1
    The CHAPEA Mission 2 crew members share their first audio log from inside the Mars analog habitat, with additional insight from CHAPEA co-investigator Dr. Suzanne Bell. HWHAP 411. 
  • Crew-12
    The four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 discuss their backgrounds, training, and upcoming mission to the International Space Station. HWHAP 410. 
  • A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 2
    NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei reflects on his time aboard the International Space Station and what it means to call space home in Part 2 of this ISS25 episode. HWHAP 409. 
  • Artemis II: Recovery
    Artemis II landing and recovery director Lili Villarreal discusses how NASA and its partners recover the Orion spacecraft and its four astronauts after splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. HWHAP 408. 
  • A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 1
    NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson reflects on her career aboard the International Space Station and what 25 years of continuous human presence in space means for the future of exploration. HWHAP 407. 
  • The Evolution of the Laboratory
    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.
  • Building the International Space Station
    Former ISS program manager and Axiom Space co-founder Michael Suffredini reflects on the ambitious path to building the International Space Station and the lessons learned from a decade of leadership. HWHAP 405. 
  • CHAPEA Mission 2
    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. 
  • Positive Impacts
    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. 
  • On a Desert Island with the 2025 Class of Astronaut Candidates
    NASA’s all-American 2025 astronaut candidates share a little about themselves by playing a fun icebreaker game. HWHAP 402. 
  • Artemis II: Launch
    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. 
  • Advancing NASA
    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. 
  • A Record-Breaking Astronaut
    NASA astronaut Suni Williams reflects on her recent record-breaking mission on board the International Space Station. HWHAP 399. 
  • Artemis II: The Orion Spacecraft
    Acting Vehicle Integration Office Manager for NASA's Orion Program Chris Edelen discusses the spacecraft that will carry astronauts around the Moon on Artemis II. HWHAP 398.