Houston We Have a Podcast
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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The Moon Base
NASA’s Moon Base program manager Carlos García-Galán discusses how NASA is building humanity’s first Moon Base and establishing a long-term human presence on the lunar surface. Episode 436
2026-09-11Link to episode
National Lab 15
The ISS National Laboratory celebrates 15 years of advancing science in space as Patrick O’Neill reflects on its beginnings, accomplishments, and future. Episode 435
2026-08-28Link to episode
Artemis III Training
NASA Artemis III Chief Training Officer Debbie O’Connell discusses how the crew is preparing for one of NASA’s most challenging missions yet. Episode 434
2026-08-21Link to episode
Callsign White Flight
Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz reflects on his career, leadership, legacy, and lessons for the future of human space exploration. Episode 433
2026-08-14Link to episode
ISS Results: Stem Cells in Space
Dr. Abba Zubair discusses how stem cell research aboard the International Space Station is advancing regenerative medicine and what scientists learned from a recently published study. Episode 432
2026-08-07Link to episode
CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 3
NASA’s CHAPEA II crew shares what it was like to operate through a simulated two-week communications blackout with Earth, and NASA analog scientist Sarah Whiting explains what researchers are learning for future Mars missions. Episode 431
2026-07-31Link to episode
ISS Results: Materials Science
Kim de Groh and Sylvie Crowell review what researchers have learned and published from the Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) platform that tests how materials perform in the harsh environment of space.
2026-07-24Link to episode
Artemis II Lunar Science
We answer your questions from Threads! HWHAP celebrates nine years of podcasting by bringing on Dr. Kelsey Young to discuss the Artemis II lunar science team, and the crew's lunar flyby observations and photo targets.
2026-07-17Link to episode
Space Runs in the Family
NASA astronaut Anil Menon discusses his journey ahead of his first spaceflight to the International Space Station aboard Soyuz MS-29. Episode 428.
2026-07-10Link to episode
ISS Results: Wayfinding
Dr. Giuseppe Iaria discusses scientific results from the Wayfinding investigation on space station and what it reveals about how astronauts navigate, adapt, and form mental maps in space. Episode 427.
2026-06-26Link to episode
Meet Artemis III
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.
2026-06-12Link to episode
The Future of Deep Space Communications
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.
2026-06-05Link to episode
AI at NASA
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.
2026-05-29Link to episode
CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 2
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
2026-05-22Link to episode
The Artemis Accords
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.
2026-05-15Link to episode
Artemis II: Backup Crew
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
2026-05-08Link to episode
The Artemis II Astronauts
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
2026-05-01Link to episode
Telling Time on Other Worlds
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
2026-04-24Link to episode
Ascension: Looking Back at the Space Shuttle
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
2026-04-17Link to episode
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.
2026-03-27Link to episode
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.
2026-03-20Link to episode
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.
2026-03-13Link to episode
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.
2026-03-06Link to episode
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.
2026-02-27Link to episode
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.
2026-02-20Link to episode
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.
2026-02-13Link to episode
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.
2026-02-06Link to episode
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.
2026-01-30Link to episode
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.
2026-01-23Link to episode
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.
2026-01-16Link to episode
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.
2025-12-19Link to episode
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.
2025-12-12Link to episode
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.
2025-12-05Link to episode
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.
2025-11-21Link to episode
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.
2025-09-26Link to episode
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.
2025-09-12Link to episode
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.
2025-09-05Link to episode
A Record-Breaking Astronaut
NASA astronaut Suni Williams reflects on her recent record-breaking
mission on board the International Space Station. HWHAP 399.
2025-08-29Link to episode
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.
2025-08-22Link to episode
The Art of Astronaut Photography
NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Matt Dominick share their experiences capturing stunning photography from the International Space Station. HWHAP 397.
2025-08-15Link to episode
Lunar Surface Research
NASA project scientists Maria Banks and Sue Lederer revisit recent Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions and discuss research on the Moon. HWHAP 396.
2025-08-08Link to episode
Constructing NASA Infrastructure
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.
2025-08-01Link to episode
Artemis II: The Mission
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.
2025-07-25Link to episode
Crew-11
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 quartet each dive into their paths to space and what lies ahead aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP 393.
2025-07-18Link to episode
Ask an Astronaut on Our Anniversary
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.
2025-07-11Link to episode
Mars is Hard. Here's Why.
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.
2025-06-27Link to episode
Exploration Park
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.
2025-06-20Link to episode
Runway to the Stars
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.
2025-06-13Link to episode
Private Astronaut Mission Management
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.
2025-06-06Link to episode
Mission Control: Eye of the Storm
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.
2025-05-30Link to episode