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The official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, the home of human spaceflight, stationed in Houston, Texas. We bring space right to you!

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)


    • Jun 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 1,014 EPISODES

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    The Houston We Have a Podcast podcast is an incredibly engaging and informative exploration of all things NASA. It takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of space exploration, providing insights into what NASA and other space agencies do. The host, Gary Jordan, and his team do a fantastic job of delivering facts, details, and engaging with the audience. Each episode features interviews with inspirational people who have embarked on remarkable journeys to end up at NASA. Whether you're redecorating your house or simply looking for an inspiring and educational podcast, this is definitely a go-to option for all space enthusiasts.

    One of the best aspects of The Houston We Have a Podcast is its ability to deliver both entertainment and education. The podcast consistently provides in-depth information about NASA's missions, exploring various topics related to space exploration. It offers a perfect blend of interviews with experts, discussions about current events in space science, and behind-the-scenes insights into NASA's programs. The enthusiasm and energy of the hosts and guests make each episode engaging from start to finish.

    However, there are some minor drawbacks to the podcast. Occasionally, interviews with management types or segments discussing Houston can become repetitive and less exciting for those solely interested in learning about space itself. While it's important to understand the inner workings of NASA and its connections with different centers like Houston, more focus on the scientific aspects would be appreciated by some listeners.

    In conclusion, The Houston We Have a Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone fascinated by space exploration and NASA's endeavors. It offers an inspiring journey through the world of astronauts, engineers, scientists, and their contributions to our understanding of the universe. With its combination of entertainment value and educational content, this podcast has something for everyone regardless of age or level of interest in space science. Overall, it is highly recommended for anyone who wants to be inspired by NASA's mission or gain deeper knowledge about our universe's mysteries.



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    Private Astronaut Mission Management

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    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. 

    Mission Control: Eye of the Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 61:43


    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. 

    Moon Material Flammability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 46:17


    Two NASA experts discuss an experiment that will further our understanding of flame behavior on the lunar surface to keep astronauts safe. HWHAP 386. 

    Commercial and International Lunar Rovers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 60:45


    Two NASA project managers discuss how astronauts will drive on the lunar surface during future Moon missions.  HWHAP 385.

    Natural Disaster Response

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 45:57


    A NASA scientist discusses how imagery and data collected from the International Space Station can support natural disaster response teams on the ground. HWHAP 384 

    Mission Control: Special Operations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 57:20


    Four NASA flight controllers discuss specialized operations like spacewalks and spacecraft arrivals that keep the International Space Station running. HWHAP 383 

    This is Mission Control Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 74:17


    After 37 years at NASA, an experienced commentator of more than 80 shuttle flights shares lessons of communications and leadership ahead of his retirement. HWHAP 382 

    Commercial Lunar Tools and Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 46:24


    Two NASA Artemis experts discuss how the agency is preparing future moonwalkers to use new tools to explore the unique science near the lunar South Pole. HWHAP 381 

    Mission Control: Schedule and Inventory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 56:30


    Four flight controllers from NASA's Mission Control Center discuss how they create astronauts' daily schedules, track where all equipment is stored, and manage electricity and internet on the space station. HWHAP 380 

    Commercial Lunar Spacesuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 54:50


    NASA and Axiom Space experts discuss the lunar spacesuit Axiom is developing that astronauts will wear when they step foot on the Moon again during the Artemis III mission. HWHAP 379 

    The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 56:04


    NASA astronaut Jonny Kim discusses his upcoming mission to the International Space Station, his experience in the military and medical field, and his journey to becoming an astronaut. HWHAP 378 

    Mission Control: Crew Health Consoles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 46:26


    Three flight controllers from NASA's Mission Control Center discuss their roles and how they monitor and maintain a healthy crew aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP 377 

    I Want My NASA TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 57:02


    NASA Johnson's multimedia team leads discuss what it takes to capture and share the story of space exploration and how methods have evolved since the Apollo era. HWHAP 376 

    Crew-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 67:42


    NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 cadre each discuss their backgrounds and upcoming mission to the International Space Station. HWHAP 375 

    Mission Control: The Communications Corridor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 71:36


    Four communications experts from NASA's Mission Control Center discuss their roles in connecting astronauts in space to partners, control centers, and the general public. HWHAP 374 

    Intuitive Machines Returns to the Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 61:35


    NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services project scientist and Intuitive Machines President and CEO discuss upcoming IM-2 mission and what's in store for this delivery to the lunar surface. HWHAP 373.  

    Space Cargo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 48:50


    NASA experts discuss launching and returning cargo to the International Space Station and the planning that goes into delivering several months worth of supplies and crucial science to astronauts in space. HWHAP 372.  

    Bringing Astronauts Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 53:55


    NASA's Recovery Director discusses the splashdown and recovery process and how she helps to ensure safety, not just for the space travelers, but for all recovery team members. HWHAP 371.  

    Spaceflight Adaptation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 58:30


    NASA's Chief Health and Medical Officer discusses the impacts spaceflight has on the human body and how flight surgeons and other medical professionals on the ground help astronauts mitigate those impacts. HWHAP 370.  

    Mission Control: Station in Motion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 50:23


    Three flight controllers from NASA's Mission Control Center discuss how their consoles, ADCO, TOPO, and SPARTAN, keep the space station flying from the ground. Listen and find out what each console does! HWHAP 369.  

    Gateway: Japan in Deep Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 40:13


    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Aki Hoshide discusses how JAXA is contributing to NASA's lunar space station, Gateway, and future Artemis missions. HWHAP 368.  

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 47:07


    NASA and Firefly Aerospace experts discuss the upcoming launch of Blue Ghost Mission 1, its lunar lander, and the science and technology being delivered to the Moon's surface. HWHAP 367.  

    Moon to Mars: Reviewing the Architecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 38:28


    NASA's expert in exploration architectures discusses how the agency stays on track to take humans farther into deep space through reviews such as the Architecture Concept review. HWHAP 366.  

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    On episode 365, Johnson Space Center's Chief Technologist discusses how Johnson and White Sands Test Facility are opening their Front Doors to those interested in exploring opportunities, capabilities, technology and data available to different organizations. 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 51:38


    On episode 364, former NASA astronaut Fred Haise discusses his experiences from Apollo 13 and beyond.

    Orion Parachutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 60:03


    On episode 363, NASA experts discuss one of the most critical components of returning to Earth from space: the parachute system. Take a deep dive into how these parachutes were engineered and tested to bring NASA's Orion spacecraft and crewmembers back home safely.

    Suited for the Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 78:13


    On episode 362, a NASA project manager and a design engineer discuss the Orion Crew Survival System Suit that future Artemis crews will wear on their journeys to and from the Moon.

    Call Sign: Gold Flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 82:03


    On episode 361, former NASA flight director Gerry Griffin discusses his trailblazing career in the agency and his experience leading multiple Apollo missions, including the final lunar landing on Apollo 17. 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 33:09


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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 52:17


    On episode 359, a NASA astrobiology program scientist discusses looking for signs of life beyond us in the stars, and the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 47:38


    On episode 358, the Deputy Chief Scientist for the International Space Station dives into the different ways the orbiting laboratory provides benefits to humanity.

    Leadership at All Levels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 52:16


    On episode 357, Deputy Center Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center Steve Koerner reflects on his 32-year-long career at NASA and discusses the values of leadership.

    Gateway: To the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 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.  

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    On episode 355, Gene Kranz, lead flight director for Apollo missions 11 and 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. 

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    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. 

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    NASA astronaut Don Pettit discusses his life and career ahead of his fourth flight to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 350.

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    NASA astronaut Frank Rubio reflects on his record-breaking 371 days aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 349.

    Gateway: Together to the Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 24:22


    European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano discusses the international elements of the Gateway lunar space station. HWHAP Episode 348.

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