Houston We Have a Podcast

The Artemis III astronauts discuss their backgrounds and training ahead of them to prepare for one of the most complex human spaceflight missions in history. Episode 426.

NASA SCaN Deputy Program Manager Greg Heckler discusses the future of deep space communications and the technology supporting NASA missions in Earth orbit and the Moon. Episode 425.

NASA Acting Chief Data and AI Officer Kevin Murphy discusses how artificial intelligence is supporting missions, research, and the future of human spaceflight. Episode 424.

The CHAPEA 2 crew shares the latest updates after four months into their simulated Mars mission, including life inside the habitat, holiday celebrations, off-duty activities, and the latest band update. NASA experts discuss how CHAPEA simulates Mars spacewalks on Earth. Episode 423

NASA’s Kathleen Karika and Kim Hurst discuss how the Artemis Accords are helping shape a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future for lunar exploration and beyond.

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons discuss their roles as the Artemis II backup crew, including their training and mission support. The pair reflects on the historic flight around the Moon. HWHAP 421

In this classic episode from 2023, we revisit the Artemis II crew reflecting on their first reactions to being selected, the journeys that led them there, and what exploration meant to them before their historic mission. HWHAP 420

Kevin Coggins, a leader in NASA Space Communications and Navigation program, explores the benefits and challenges of precision timekeeping on the Moon and Mars.  HWHAP 419

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Matt Dominick share their experiences capturing stunning photography from the International Space Station. HWHAP 397.

NASA project scientists Maria Banks and Sue Lederer revisit recent Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions and discuss research on the Moon. HWHAP 396.

USACE Chief Historian John Lonnquest shares the legacy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their role in building NASA’s spaceflight infrastructure. HWHAP 395.

NASA’s Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan shares what it takes to lead the first human mission of the Artemis program around the Moon. HWHAP 394.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 quartet each dive into their paths to space and what lies ahead aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP 393.

Houston We Have a Podcast celebrates eight years! Three astronauts from the agency’s most recent class discuss their first year of training and answer questions from our listeners. HWHAP 392.

NASA astronaut Stan Love discusses the challenges of sending humans to Mars and what it will take to get us to the Red Planet. HWHAP 391.

Two NASA experts talk about Exploration Park, a research facility near Johnson Space Center will enable collaboration with the agency on space hardware development. HWHAP 390.

A NASA aircraft operations expert discusses the aviation history and work being done at Ellington Field in Houston as a training ground for astronauts. HWHAP 389.

NASA and Axiom Space mission managers discuss how they work together to enable private astronaut missions ahead of Axiom Mission 4’s launch. HWHAP 388.

A NASA Flight Director and Capsule Communicator, or CAPCOM, discuss their roles and journeys to some of the most recognizable positions in Mission Control. HWHAP 387.

Two NASA experts discuss an experiment that will further our understanding of flame behavior on the lunar surface to keep astronauts safe. HWHAP 386.

Two NASA project managers discuss how astronauts will drive on the lunar surface during future Moon missions.  HWHAP 385.

A NASA scientist discusses how imagery and data collected from the International Space Station can support natural disaster response teams on the ground. HWHAP 384

Four NASA flight controllers discuss specialized operations like spacewalks and spacecraft arrivals that keep the International Space Station running. HWHAP 383

After 37 years at NASA, an experienced commentator of more than 80 shuttle flights shares lessons of communications and leadership ahead of his retirement. HWHAP 382

Two NASA Artemis experts discuss how the agency is preparing future moonwalkers to use new tools to explore the unique science near the lunar South Pole. HWHAP 381

Four flight controllers from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss how they create astronauts’ daily schedules, track where all equipment is stored, and manage electricity and internet on the space station. HWHAP 380

NASA and Axiom Space experts discuss the lunar spacesuit Axiom is developing that astronauts will wear when they step foot on the Moon again during the Artemis III mission. HWHAP 379

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim discusses his upcoming mission to the International Space Station, his experience in the military and medical field, and his journey to becoming an astronaut. HWHAP 378

Three flight controllers from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss their roles and how they monitor and maintain a healthy crew aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP 377