Best NASA Johnson Space Center Podcasts (2024)

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The Lost Universe 33:50

11h ago33:50

33:50

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.By Abby Graf

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Gateway: The Lunar Space Station 36:44

1d ago36:44

36:44

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.By Abby Graf

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New Year, New Hosts 1:15:24

8d ago1:15:24

1:15:24

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.By Abby Graf

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Mars Audio Log #11 49:03

15d ago49:03

49:03

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.By Abby Graf

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The Quesst for Low Sonic Booms 47:32

1M ago47:32

47:32

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.By Abby Graf

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NBL Environments 47:26

30d ago47:26

47:26

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.By Abby Graf

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Robotic Surgery in Space 52:08

1M ago52:08

52:08

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

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Certifying Artemis Rocket Engines 55:10

1M ago55:10

55:10

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.By Abby Graf

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Mars Audio Log #10 55:48

2M ago55:48

55:48

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.By Abby Graf

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H-3PO 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

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.By Abby Graf

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Small Payloads, Big Science 48:00

2M ago48:00

48:00

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.By Abby Graf

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Atmospheric Waves 59:29

3M ago59:29

59:29

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

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Mars Audio Log #9 59:19

3M ago59:19

59:19

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.By Abby Graf

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Crew Flight Test: The Astronauts 36:12

3M ago36:12

36:12

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.By Abby Graf

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Crew Flight Test: The Mission 1:15:02

3M ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Flight directors discuss NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test and the operations behind this historic mission. HWHAP Episode 331.By Abby Graf

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Eclipse Across North America 2024 27:17

3M ago27:17

27:17

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.By Abby Graf

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Mars Audio Log #8 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

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.By Abby Graf

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VIPER 47:51

4M ago47:51

47:51

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.By Abby Graf

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Electrician to Astronaut 38:31

4M ago38:31

38:31

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.By Abby Graf

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Podcast in a Vacuum Chamber 1:13:25

4M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

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.By Abby Graf

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So You Want to be an Astronaut? 11:04

4M ago11:04

11:04

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.By Abby Graf

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Astronaut Graduation 2024 2:03:26

4M ago2:03:26

2:03:26

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.By Abby Graf

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Mars Audio Log #7 1:12:39

5M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

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.By Abby Graf

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Crew-8 1:12:21

5M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

The Crew-8 cadre discusses their backgrounds ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 323.By Abby Graf

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IM-1 58:15

5M ago58:15

58:15

NASA and Intuitive Machines experts discuss the science and operations behind the IM-1 mission ahead of its journey to land on the Moon’s surface. HWHAP Episode 322.By Abby Graf

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Where to Land on the Moon 50:37

5M ago50:37

50:37

NASA experts discuss the considerations when looking at landing locations for future human missions to the Moon’s surface. HWHAP Episode 321.By Abby Graf

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Mars Audio Log #6 1:16:10

6M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

The CHAPEA crew gives an update as they hit their halfway mark of their yearlong mission, and human performance scientists discuss exercising in a simulated Mars habitat. This is the sixth audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 320.By Abby Graf

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Return of OREx: Part III 1:08:39

6M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Planetary scientists and OSIRIS-REx co-investigators at NASA's Johnson Space Center walk us through the processes and emotions of working in the lab with asteroid Bennu’s precious samples. HWHAP Episode 319.By Abby Graf

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Axiom Mission 3 1:06:53

6M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Michael Lopez-Alegria, former NASA astronaut and current commander of Axiom Mission 3, discusses his career and the upcoming private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 318.By Abby Graf

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Peregrine Mission One 56:16

7M ago56:16

56:16

The CEO of Astrobotic and NASA Deputy Manager for Commercial Lunar Payload Services discuss Peregrine Mission One ahead of its launch and landing on the lunar surface. HWHAP Episode 317.By Abby Graf

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Mars Audio Log #5 44:53

7M ago44:53

44:53

The CHAPEA crew gives an update in their fifth month of a one-year stay in a simulated Mars habitat and Dr. Suzanne Bell discusses behavioral health and performance of the analog mission. This is the fifth audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 316.By Abby Graf

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Space Biology 59:25

7M ago59:25

59:25

NASA scientist Dr. Sharmila Bhattacharya describes how space biology research can contribute to significant scientific and technological advancements that not only enable space exploration for future long duration space missions, but also benefits life on Earth. HWHAP Episode 315.By Abby Graf

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Mars Audio Log #4 49:02

8M ago49:02

49:02

The CHAPEA crew gives an update amid their one-year stay in a simulated Mars habit, and Gioia Massa discusses crop production on Mars. This is the fourth audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 314.By Abby Graf

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Laser Communications 57:59

8M ago57:59

57:59

Space communication and navigation expert Jason Mitchell discusses laser communications and the ongoing work to understand what future deep space and near space missions might need. HWHAP Episode 313.By Abby Graf

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Plant Water Management 1:00:57

9M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Principal investigator Mark Weislogel discusses new science being sent to the station aboard the SpaceX CRS-29 cargo resupply mission to improve plant growth in space. HWHAP Episode 312.By Abby Graf

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Mars Audio Log #3 39:21

9M ago39:21

39:21

The CHAPEA crew gives an update in their third month of a one-year stay in a simulated Mars habit, and Dr. Scott Smith discusses the nutrition science of the analog mission. This is the third audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 311.By Abby Graf

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Advancing Technologies 30:30

9M ago30:30

30:30

NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts leaders Mike LaPointe and John Nelson discuss unique and interesting solutions to complex spaceflight challenges. HWHAP Episode 310.By Abby Graf

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Valkyrie 1:07:11

9M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Johnson’s deputy team lead of dexterous robots Evan Laske describes the design and ambitions of the humanoid robot Valkyrie. HWHAP Episode 309.By Abby Graf

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Mars Audio Log #2 1:00:20

10M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

The CHAPEA crew gives an update on how life has been in the simulated Mars habitat for their one-year stay, and a human research expert discusses the virtual reality spacewalks within the analog. This is the second audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 308.By Abby Graf

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Psyche 59:32

10M ago59:32

59:32

Psyche’s principal investigator Lindy Elkins-Tanton walks us through the science and technology of the mission to a metal-rich asteroid. HWHAP Episode 307.By Abby Graf

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Return of OREx: Part II 53:32

10M ago53:32

53:32

Curation experts at the Johnson Space Center discuss what happens to the asteroid samples after OSIRIS-REx lands in Utah on Sunday, Sept. 24. HWHAP Episode 306.By Abby Graf

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The Flight Directors' Flight Director 55:20

10M ago55:20

55:20

Hear from chief flight director Emily Nelson as she discusses her journey to NASA and what it takes to lead teams inside Mission Control Houston. HWHAP Episode 305.By Abby Graf

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Houston, We Have an Astronaut 31:58

11M ago31:58

31:58

Hear from NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara ahead of her launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 304.By Abby Graf

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Mars Audio Log #1 47:26

11M ago47:26

47:26

Hear from the CHAPEA crew and the principal investigator as they give us an update on how life has been in the simulated Mars habitat. This is the first audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 303.By Abby Graf

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NASA Safety Culture 1:05:44

11M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Hear from Johnson Space Center’s Safety and Mission Assurance Director who describes NASA’s safety culture today and how it has evolved over time. HWHAP Episode 302.By Abby Graf

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Crew-7 59:57

11M ago59:57

59:57

Hear from the Crew-7 cadre ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 301.By NASA

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Low Earth Orbit 2030: A Live Recording of Episode 300 1:31:37

12M ago1:31:37

1:31:37

Celebrating 300 episodes! To commemorate this milestone, we recorded this podcast in front of a live audience at Space Center Houston. We were joined by four special guests, who walk us through the future of a human presence in Low Earth Orbit, before opening the conversation up to an audience Q&A. HWHAP Episode 300.…

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Their Paths to Gateway 1:01:51

12M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Hear from new Gateway leaders who give us an update on the lunar outpost for future Artemis missions to the Moon. HWHAP Episode 299.By NASA

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From Saskatchewan to Space 54:23

12M ago54:23

54:23

RADSAT-SK Technical Project manager and president of the University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team walk us through the ins and outs of the first satellite from Saskatchewan recently deployed from the space station. HWHAP Episode 298.By NASA

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Moon to Mars Architecture 1:04:09

1y ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Deputy Associate Administrator for the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate at NASA joins us this week to discuss future architecture plans for Moon to Mars missions. HWHAP Episode 297.By NASA

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