Best NASA Johnson Space Center Podcasts (2024)

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Gateway: To the Future 53:34

14m ago53:34

53:34

On episode 356, United Arab Emirates astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori and NASA lunar architecture lead Shatel Bhakta discuss Gateway’s unique airlock, as well as how the lunar outpost will prepare us for a journey to Mars.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Call Sign: White Flight 1:05:02

4d ago1:05:02

1:05:02

On episode 355, Gene Kranz, lead flight director for Apollo mission 13, discusses leading America to the first lunar landing, his leadership and legacy, and lessons that must be carried into NASA's future exploration goals.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Crew-9 45:03

11d ago45:03

45:03

On episode 354, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov of discuss their mission, personal life, and preparation ahead of their launch to the station.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Developing Artemis II Training 34:50

18d ago34:50

34:50

On episode 353, the Artemis II crew’s chief training officer discusses her career at NASA, the complexity of astronaut training, and what it takes to prepare the quartet for their mission around the Moon.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Gateway: At Your Service 43:06

21d ago43:06

43:06

On episode 352, a Gateway manager and a CSA astronaut discuss how commercial cargo missions and robotic systems will be vital for sustaining the future lunar space station.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Let's B-Complex 35:16

1M ago35:16

35:16

NASA nutrition scientists discuss how a daily B vitamin supplement might prevent vision changes in astronauts during long-duration space missions. HWHAP Episode 351.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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The Non-Stop Scientist 41:16

1M ago41:16

41:16

NASA astronaut Don Pettit discusses his life and career ahead of his fourth flight to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 350.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Surpassing a Year in Space 38:48

2M ago38:48

38:48

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio reflects on his record-breaking 371 days aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 349.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Gateway: Together to the Moon 24:21

2M ago24:21

24:21

European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano discusses the international elements of the Gateway lunar space station. HWHAP Episode 348.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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After a Year on Mars 38:54

2M ago38:54

38:54

The CHAPEA Mission 1 crew reflects on their year inside of a simulated Mars habitat and shares their perspectives of what it takes to be a successful Martian crew member. HWHAP Episode 347.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mars Audio Log #12 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

The CHAPEA crew checks in on their last month inside of a simulated Mars habitat, and the principal investigator reflects on the year-long mission ahead of the crew’s egress. HWHAP Episode 346.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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The Lost Universe 33:50

2M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Gateway: The Lunar Space Station 36:44

3M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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New Year, New Hosts 1:15:23

3M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mars Audio Log #11 49:03

3M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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The Quesst for Low Sonic Booms 47:32

3M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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NBL Environments 47:26

4M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Robotic Surgery in Space 52:08

4M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Certifying Artemis Rocket Engines 55:10

4M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mars Audio Log #10 55:48

4M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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H-3PO 1:00:54

5M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Small Payloads, Big Science 47:59

5M ago47:59

47:59

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Atmospheric Waves 59:29

5M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mars Audio Log #9 59:18

5M ago59:18

59:18

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Crew Flight Test: The Astronauts 36:11

6M ago36:11

36:11

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Crew Flight Test: The Mission 1:15:01

6M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Flight directors discuss NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test and the operations behind this historic mission. HWHAP Episode 331.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Eclipse Across North America 2024 27:16

6M ago27:16

27:16

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mars Audio Log #8 1:00:40

6M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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VIPER 47:50

7M ago47:50

47:50

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Electrician to Astronaut 38:30

7M ago38:30

38:30

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Podcast in a Vacuum Chamber 1:13:24

7M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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So You Want to be an Astronaut? 11:03

7M ago11:03

11:03

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Astronaut Graduation 2024 2:03:25

7M ago2:03:25

2:03:25

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mars Audio Log #7 1:12:39

7M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Crew-8 1:12:20

8M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

The Crew-8 cadre discusses their backgrounds ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 323.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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IM-1 58:15

8M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Where to Land on the Moon 50:36

8M ago50:36

50:36

NASA experts discuss the considerations when looking at landing locations for future human missions to the Moon’s surface. HWHAP Episode 321.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mars Audio Log #6 1:16:10

8M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Return of OREx: Part III 1:08:39

9M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Axiom Mission 3 1:06:53

9M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Peregrine Mission One 56:15

9M ago56:15

56:15

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mars Audio Log #5 44:53

10M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Space Biology 59:24

10M ago59:24

59:24

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mars Audio Log #4 49:02

10M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Laser Communications 57:59

11M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Plant Water Management 1:00:57

11M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mars Audio Log #3 39:20

11M ago39:20

39:20

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Advancing Technologies 30:30

12M 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Valkyrie 1:07:10

12M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Johnson’s deputy team lead of dexterous robots Evan Laske describes the design and ambitions of the humanoid robot Valkyrie. HWHAP Episode 309.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mars Audio Log #2 1:00:19

12M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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