Houston We Have a Podcast

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

NASA

International Space Station

Human Spaceflight

Mars

Artemis II

Chapea

Artemis Program

Moon

Space Exploration

NASA Johnson Space Center

Spacex

Microgravity

Artemis Missions

Lunar Exploration

Osiris-Rex

Bennu

Space Launch System

Apollo Program

Orion Spacecraft

Gateway

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	438	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Science

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Latest Episodes

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

28 Aug 2026 • 46 min • Most popular

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

21 Aug 2026 • 38 min • Popular

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

14 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 5 min

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

7 Aug 2026 • 54 min

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Recent Guests

Patrick O'Neill

Public Affairs and Outreach Lead of the ISS National Laboratory

Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS)

Episode: National Lab 15

Debbie O'Connell

Chief Training Officer

NASA Johnson Space Center

Episode: Artemis III Training

Gene Kranz

NASA's second chief flight director and lead flight director during Apollo 11 and 13

NASA

Episode: Callsign White Flight

Abba Zubair

Medical director for transfusion medicine and stem cell therapy at Mayo Clinic's Florida campus

Mayo Clinic

Episode: ISS Results: Stem Cells in Space

Sarah Whiting

Deputy Element Scientist for Analogs

NASA Human Research Program

Episode: CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 3

Kim de Groh

Retired Senior Materials Research Engineer

NASA Glenn Research Center, Environmental Effects and Coatings

Episode: ISS Results: Materials Science

Sylvie Crowell

Materials Engineer

NASA Glenn Research Center, Environmental Effects and Coatings

Episode: ISS Results: Materials Science

Kelsey Young

Artemis Science Flight Operations Lead

NASA/JSC (Goddard involvement mentioned)

Episode: Artemis II Lunar Science

Giuseppe Iaria

Professor of cognitive neuroscience, University of Calgary; Principal Investigator of the Wayfinding Experiment

University of Calgary

Episode: ISS Results: Wayfinding

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings

Space
Great information.Gets me engaged before practice
Apple Podcasts
5
Talkingboutspace
United States2 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 States3 months ago
Space
I love it I am a space nerd
Apple Podcasts
5
Geat 123
United States3 months ago
OMG
This is the best pod cuz I’m in my space phase and I will always be because of this and Houston, we have a podcast and it’s amazing
Apple Podcasts
5
Bananabreadawesomeness
United States7 months ago
So great!
I love the range of topics offered on this podcast, and Kenna is such an engaging host. Absolutely recommend!
Apple Podcasts
5
spacetoread
United States9 months ago

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Listeners praise the depth of astronaut and mission-focused interviews.

Audiences respond positively to technical detail balanced with human-interest stories.

Some listeners note a preference for veteran hosts, with fans welcoming new co-hosts and guests, while a minority criticizes audio or pacing.

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Apple Podcasts	#128	United States/Science
Apple Podcasts	#104	United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts	#163	Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts	#93	Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts	#195	Germany/Science
Apple Podcasts	#214	Italy/Science

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National Lab 15

Q: What role do NIH and NSF play in supporting ISS National Lab research, and how does CASIS leverage these partnerships?

NIH and NSF fund fundamental ground research that CASIS then extends to the space station, enabling a larger portfolio of investigations and publishing opportunities, effectively bridging basic science on Earth with in-space experimentation.

National Lab 15

Q: How did the program evolve from its early days to today, and what have been some of the early wins that helped establish credibility?

Early wins in protein crystallization and pharmaceutical research by traditional life science companies helped demonstrate value; over time, collaborations with startups and consumer brands expanded perceived feasibility and created a broader ecosystem for access and ongoing research on station.

National Lab 15

Q: Can you tell us about the model of national labs and why the ISS National Lab is different from terrestrial national labs?

The ISS National Lab operates off Earth, with in-flight hardware and a transportation framework provided by NASA, which makes access to space research possible for a broader set of researchers, including non-traditional partners, while maintaining scientific integrity and a focus on R&D outcomes that benefit Earth.

Artemis III Training

Q: Tell me about Artemis III training and your role as CTO.

Debbie explains that as CTO she coordinates training, ensures hardware and software support, leads instructors, and validates crew readiness for the mission's milestones. She emphasizes rapid, integrated training built on Artemis II learnings and ongoing development of Orion operations and facilities.

Callsign White Flight

Q: In what ways do you see the lessons from Apollo influencing Artemis and future human spaceflight programs?

The core challenge is integrating complex, interdependent systems and people; you need a solid foundational culture, a clear data-prioritization process, and relentless pursuit of safety and excellence to succeed with Artemis and beyond.

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A science-focused series featuring in-depth conversations with astronauts, engineers, and researchers from NASA and partner organizations. Episodes regularly explore leadership culture in mission control, space biology, materials science in orbit, lunar and Artemis-era missions, and the human side of spaceflight—from training and teamwork to analogs and future deep-space operations. Noteworthy traits include high-profile guest rosters, a strong emphasis on mission readiness and international collaboration, and a penchant for bridging technical detail with engaging human-interest storytelling, making complex space topics accessible to curious listeners while offering practical takeaways for professionals in aerospace, tech, and research PR. more

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3. Gene Kranz
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7. Sylvie Crowell
8. Kelsey Young

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