Houston We Have a Podcast

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Chapea

NASA

Osiris-Rex

Bennu

Mars

NASA Johnson Space Center

International Space Station

Mars Missions

Immunology

Virology

NASA Astronaut Selection

Sample Return Missions

Planetary Science

Astrobiology

Stress and Immunity

Artemis Generation

Isolation In Space Missions

Crew Dynamics

Team Performance

Behavioral Health

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	408	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Science

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Latest Episodes

Building the International Space Station

Former ISS program manager and Axiom Space co-founder Michael Suffredini reflects on the ambitious path to building the International Space Station and the lessons learned from a decade of leadership. HWHAP 405.

12 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 10 min

CHAPEA Mission 2

The CHAPEA Mission 2 crew discusses their backgrounds and preparations for their upcoming yearlong analog Mars mission inside the Mars Dune Alpha habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. HWHAP 404.

5 Dec 2025 • 59 min

Positive Impacts

NASA astronaut Chris Williams shares his journey exploring the early

universe, cancer treatment techniques, and astronaut training before his first mission to the International Space Station. HWHAP 403.

21 Nov 2025 • 23 min

On a Desert Island with the 2025 Class of Astronaut Candidates

NASA’s all-American 2025 astronaut candidates share a little about

themselves by playing a fun icebreaker game. HWHAP 402.

26 Sep 2025 • 1 hr 13 min

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Recent Guests

Michael Suffredini

Former ISS Program Manager and co-founder of Axiom Space

Axiom Space

Episode: Building the International Space Station

Ross Elder

CHAPEA Mission 2 commander, Major, and experimental test pilot in the United States Air Force.

United States Air Force

Episode: CHAPEA Mission 2

Ellen Ellis

CHAPEA Mission 2 Medical Officer, Colonel and Acquisitions Officer in the United States Space Force.

United States Space Force

Episode: CHAPEA Mission 2

Matthew Montgomery

CHAPEA Mission 2 Science Officer, a hardware engineering design consultant.

Floating Lava Studios

Episode: CHAPEA Mission 2

James Spicer

CHAPEA Mission 2 Flight Engineer and Technical Director in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Aerospace and Defense

Episode: CHAPEA Mission 2

Chris Williams

Astronaut and member of Astronaut Group 23, known as the FLYS, preparing for his first spaceflight.

NASA

Episode: Positive Impacts

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Artemis Launch Director with over 30 years at NASA

NASA

Episode: Artemis II: Launch

Sean Duffy

Acting NASA Administrator, former US Representative, and world champion lumberjack

NASA

Episode: Advancing NASA

Chris Edelen

Acting manager of the Orion Program's Vehicle Integration Office

NASA

Episode: Artemis II: The Orion Spacecraft

Hosts

Kenna Pell

Host with a strong background in space exploration and program communication.

Dane Turner

Co-host and producer who engages with guests and leads the discussions.

Joseph Zachschewski

Host contributing to the direction and content of the episodes.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings

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These podcasts are so interesting. Thank you!!! Wow. Your latest with Charlie Thompson/artimis 2 when she described the walkout: countdown etc i was hanging on every word. It was stunning. Thank you; thank you.
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I am 10 and I love this pod I am so intrigued by space exploration I also want to be the chef for nasa
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NASA number one fan
United States3 months ago
Oh Poor Gary
Please find a new host. Just hearing his voice pisses me off. He’s awful. Need more content on the science of people living in space. Too many nonsense episodes.
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Saving Viking
United States4 months ago
I want to be the first person on mars
And this definitely is amazing especially for a space nerd like me
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NASA nerd 11
United States6 months ago
Love
I LOVE space
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SPACE_LOVER❤️
United States6 months ago

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Feedback indicates a desire for more in-depth science discussions, while many appreciate the personal stories and experiences of astronauts.

Some comments reflect a preference for improved audio quality or expanded content on specific scientific topics.

Listeners express enthusiasm for the engaging discussions about space exploration, often highlighting the informative nature and inspiring stories shared by hosts and guests.

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Apple Podcasts	#80	United States/Science
Apple Podcasts	#101	United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts	#230	Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts	#84	Italy/Science
Apple Podcasts	#85	Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts	#215	Germany/Science

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On a Desert Island with the 2025 Class of Astronaut Candidates

Q: How does your military experience prepare you to be an astronaut?

Military experience equips candidates with leadership skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and the capacity to work closely with teams in high-pressure situations, all of which are essential to astronaut training and missions.

Artemis II: Launch

Q: What advice would you give to young engineers aspiring for roles like yours?

Work hard, be a good teammate, speak up if you have concerns, and get out of your comfort zone to learn and grow.

Artemis II: Launch

Q: What was your journey to becoming the Launch Director for Artemis II?

My passion for space and engineering began in school, influenced by my curiosity during the Apollo missions and a teacher who encouraged me to pursue engineering.

Advancing NASA

Q: What do you hope your lasting impression is for the agency?

To inspire the American public and lay out a clear vision for NASA's future goals, particularly with the Artemis program.

Artemis II: The Mission

Q: What do you think will be the most exciting moment of the mission?

Radigan is particularly looking forward to the moment of launch and sending the crew to the moon, as well as seeing the crew successfully recovered after their mission.

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1. Michael Suffredini
2. Ross Elder
3. Ellen Ellis
4. Matthew Montgomery
5. James Spicer
6. Chris Williams
7. Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
8. Sean Duffy

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