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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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Latest Episodes

NASA’s Houston We Have a Podcast kicks off a new series in collaboration with White Sands Test Facility, introducing series producer and host Kathryn Martinez and exploring the facility’s unique capabilities. Episode 444

NASA Human Landing System engineers discuss the Artemis III lunar lander test articles and docking operations that will pave the way for future crewed Moon landings. Episode 443

The CHAPEA 2 crew shares final reflections from inside their simulated Mars mission, and principal investigator Grace Douglas discusses the study as its conclusion approaches. Episode 442.

Artemis II astronauts Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen reflect on memorable mission moments, new perspectives, and what comes next after their historic journey around the Moon. Episode 441.

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Recent Guests

Kathryn Martinez
Technical writer and editor at White Sands Test Facility with a background in journalism and storytelling
White Sands Test Facility
Episode: The Gunslingers of White Sands
Kent Criswell
Human Landing System lead systems engineer at Blue Origin
Blue Origin
Episode: Artemis III: Paving the Way to Lunar Landings
Reed Ruggles
Human Landing System lead systems engineer at SpaceX
SpaceX
Episode: Artemis III: Paving the Way to Lunar Landings
Ross Elder
Commander of the CHAPEA 2 simulated Mars mission crew
NASA
Episode: CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 4
James Spicer
Flight Engineer on the CHAPEA 2 simulated Mars mission
NASA
Episode: CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 4
Ellen Ellis
Medical Officer on the CHAPEA 2 simulated Mars mission
NASA
Episode: CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 4
Matthew Montgomery
Science Officer on the CHAPEA 2 simulated Mars mission
NASA
Episode: CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 4
Grace Douglas
Principal investigator of CHAPEA Mission 2 and space food systems researcher
NASA
Episode: CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 4
Jeremy Hansen
Artemis II mission specialist and Canadian astronaut
Episode: Reflections After Artemis II with Victor and Jeremy

Hosts

Lea Cheshire
NASA Johnson Space Center podcast host
Gary Jordan
NASA Johnson Space Center podcast producer and host

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Amazing

    Hope you keep doing this and know that people are still excited for space exploration to keep going

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kiwi/NZer
    New Zealand24 days ago
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    Apple Podcasts
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    United Statesa month ago
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    Elon Musk is a South African, so why is he controlling the United States Government, including NASA?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Fatty2820
    United States2 months ago
  • Space

    Great information.Gets me engaged before practice

    Apple Podcasts
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    Talkingboutspace
    United States4 months ago
  • I love this podcast

    I used to be interested in space but now I’m interested in aviation and it is making me have a space phase again. Which is good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schlep12345
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners would like more background explaining program names and goals, as well as more coverage of Mars and the Moon.
Astronaut interviews and vivid accounts of major missions are especially engaging for listeners.
Listeners praise the wide range of space topics and the regular, detailed coverage of NASA missions.
The hosts are appreciated for making space exploration exciting, though opinions about individual hosts differ.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Gunslingers of White Sands
Q: How does a two-stage light gas gun work?
The system evacuates air, fills a pump tube with hydrogen, and compresses the gas until a burst disc releases pressure that accelerates the projectile through the barrel.
The Gunslingers of White Sands
Q: What is hypervelocity impact testing, and why is it important?
White Sands uses two-stage light gas guns to recreate micrometeoroid and orbital-debris impacts on Earth, testing how spacecraft materials and hardware withstand extreme speeds.
Artemis III: Paving the Way to Lunar Landings
Q: What are some of the biggest engineering challenges involved in making the docking operations happen?
The teams must ensure Orion can identify and communicate with each lander, approach safely, control relative motion, and connect the docking systems. They also need to validate how spacecraft materials, thrusters, vacuum, and extreme temperature changes affect the vehicles in orbit.
Artemis III: Paving the Way to Lunar Landings
Q: What is a test article, and how will the Artemis III test articles differ from the crewed landers?
A test article is a prototype used to test high-risk systems and operations in space and gather data before building the operational lander. SpaceX's vehicle will derive closely from its V3 Starship and include docking and communications capabilities, while Blue Origin's Mk2D will use its crew module and reaction-control thrusters to support docking tests.
CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 4
Q: Are there any specific insights that you're looking forward to understanding after egress specifically?
Douglas says the team will collect final baseline data and conduct debriefs to hear the crew's perspectives directly, then compare the completed data sets from CHAPEA Mission 1 and Mission 2.

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Weekly, in-depth conversations explore human spaceflight, from astronaut training and life aboard the International Space Station to lunar science, Artemis missions, and preparations for future journeys to Mars. NASA hosts speak with astronauts, engineers, scientists, mission leaders, and other specialists, combining technical explanations with personal accounts of the people and teamwork behind space exploration. Topics also include research conducted in microgravity, crew health, materials science, mission control, and the practical challenges of living and working beyond Earth. The mix of mission updates, historical perspective, and first-hand experience makes the coverage useful both for space enthusiasts and for listeners interested in... more

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