Houston We Have a Podcast

All Episodes

50 episodes

Ascension: Looking Back at the Space Shuttle

66 min

Steven Hirshorn reflects on the Space Shuttle Program, the Space Shuttle Columbia accident, and the lessons learned that continue to shape human spaceflight. Episode 418

Space Shuttle ProgramSpace Shuttle ColumbiaSpace Shuttle Challenger

Artemis II: The Crew

65 min

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.

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Artemis II: Bringing the Mission to You

58 min

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.

Artemis IINASAOrion spacecraft

Air Force Rescue and Recovery

58 min

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.

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Science in Space

49 min

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.

Biological and Physical SciencesMicrogravitySpace radiation

Low Earth Orbit and Beyond

58 min

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.

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Around the World for 25 Years

41 min

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.

International Space StationArtemis ProgramSpace Operations

CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 1

56 min

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.

CHAPEA 2Mars analog habitatNASA Johnson Space Center

Crew-12

63 min

The four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 discuss their backgrounds, training, and upcoming mission to the International Space Station. HWHAP 410.

Jessica MeirJack HathawaySophie Adenot

A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 2

44 min

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.

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Artemis II: Recovery

42 min

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.

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A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 1

61 min

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.

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The Evolution of the Laboratory

43 min

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.

International Space StationMicrogravitySpace exploration

Building the International Space Station

71 min

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.

International Space StationMichael SuffrediniAxiom Space

CHAPEA Mission 2

60 min

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.

CHAPEA Mission 2Mars Dune AlphaNASA Johnson Space Center

Positive Impacts

24 min

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.

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On a Desert Island with the 2025 Class of Astronaut Candidates

74 min

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

NASA Astronaut CandidatesArtemis ProgramTest Pilot School

Artemis II: Launch

46 min

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.

Artemis IICharlie Blackwell-ThompsonKennedy Space Center

Advancing NASA

33 min

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.

Sean DuffyArtemis ProgramMoon to Mars

A Record-Breaking Astronaut

52 min

NASA astronaut Suni Williams reflects on her recent record-breaking mission on board the International Space Station. HWHAP 399.

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