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Hear from chief flight director Emily Nelson as she discusses her journey to NASA and what it takes to lead teams inside Mission Control Houston. HWHAP Episode 305.

Rubio Sets U.S. Record for Longest Single Spaceflight and more ...

Explora la misiones de retorno de muestras de la NASA, y sus ventajas, con el astroquímico José Aponte, la ingeniera Nayi Castro y la analista de política espacial Laura Delgado López.

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Engineering Technicians John Hood, Amy Meekham, and Mark Sloan discuss details of their work on the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer.

Tracking Our First Asteroid Sample Return Mission and more ...

Curation experts at the Johnson Space Center discuss what happens to the asteroid samples after OSIRIS-REx lands in Utah on Sunday, Sept. 24. HWHAP Episode 306

En la NASA, nos estamos preparando para seguir adentrándonos en el sistema solar, y conocer más sobre los efectos del espacio en el cuerpo humano es fundamental. Aprende más en este episodio, que reúne al astronauta de la NASA Frank Rubio desde el espacio con el científico Jaime Valverde y la ingeniera Belinda Esparza en tierra.

Our SpaceX Crew-6 Mission Safely Returns to Earth and more ...

Hear from NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara ahead of her launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 304.

NASA Technicians Scott Bartram, Eric Bentley, Maria Salinas, and Phil Steele discuss their hands-on work on a variety of projects and technologies.

Hear from the CHAPEA crew and the principal investigator as they give us an update on how life has been in the simulated Mars habitat. This is the first audio log of a monthly series. HWHAP Episode 303.

Our SpaceX Crew-7 Mission Launches to the Space Station

Hear from Johnson Space Center’s Safety and Mission Assurance Director who describes NASA’s safety culture today and how it has evolved over time. HWHAP Episode 302.

Webb Observes Ring Nebula in Unprecedented Detail and more ...

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Engineering Technicians Jason Nelson, Kyle Whitfield, and Alex Zamora discuss their essential contributions to NASA missions.

Hear from the Crew-7 cadre ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 301.

Data Shows July 2023 as Hottest Month on Record and more ...

The Artemis II Crew Visits Space Coast and more ...

NASA Langley Research Center Retired Chief Scientist Dennis Bushnell discusses highlights of his 60-year NASA career and the future of the agency.

Commercial Resupply Mission Launches to the Space Station and more ...

Celebrating 300 episodes! To commemorate this milestone, we recorded this podcast in front of a live audience at Space Center Houston. We were joined by four special guests, who walk us through the future of a human presence in Low Earth Orbit, before opening the conversation up to an audience Q&A. HWHAP Episode 300.

Hear from new Gateway leaders who give us an update on the lunar outpost for future Artemis missions to the Moon. HWHAP Episode 299.

A Preview of Our SpaceX Crew-7 Mission and more ...

OSIRIS-REx Mission Systems Engineer Ron Mink discusses preparation for the return of the United States' first asteroid sample from space to Earth.

NASA’s Starling Mission Sends Swarm of Satellites into Orbit and ... more

RADSAT-SK Technical Project manager and president of the University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team walk us through the ins and outs of the first satellite from Saskatchewan recently deployed from the space station. HWHAP Episode 298.

Webb Celebrates First Year of Science with New Image ... more

Deputy Associate Administrator for the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate at NASA joins us this week to discuss future architecture plans for Moon to Mars missions. HWHAP Episode 297.

NASA TechLeap Nighttime Precision Landing Challenge Manager Greg Peters discusses the lunar landing challenge.

Webb Detects Most Distant Active Supermassive Black Hole to Date and more ...

Hear from rocket scientists who discuss a new revolutionary rocket engine design tested at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center last year. HWHAP Episode 296.

Webb Makes First Detection of Crucial Carbon Molecule and more ,,,

Hear from the deputy project manager for NASA’s CHAPEA project as well as the volunteer crew of four who joined us a few days before entering the Mars simulated habitat for one year.

NASA Flight Opportunities Program Manager Danielle McCulloch discusses rapid demonstration of technologies and capabilities for NASA missions and commercial spaceflight.

Showcasing the New Earth Information Center and more ...

A project lead at NASA walks us through a new laser communication system that will be tested on the Artemis II mission to the Moon to drastically increase deep space data rates. HWHAP Episode 294.

Experts at NASA's Johnson Space Center discuss the new potable water dispenser that will soon be tested on the space station for future Artemis missions into deep space. HWHAP Episode 293.

Equipping the Space Station to Produce More Power and more ...

NASA Chief Knowledge Officer and APPEL Knowledge Services Director Tiffany Smith discusses knowledge sharing and learning and development.

Another Power-Generating Upgrade for the Space Station and more ...

The co-founder of the “Genes in Space” program joins the 2022 student winner to discuss this competition that allows students across the country to design an experiment for the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 292.

Co-principal investigator for a neuroscience experiment launching to the space station soon walks us through the goals of the experiment and how it might benefit patients back on Earth. HWHAP Episode 291.

Axiom Mission 2 Crew Returns to Earth and more ...

Second Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station and more ...

NASA Engineering and Safety Center Director Tim Wilson discusses the NESC's contributions to NASA mission success.

Three NASA human research experts discuss CIPHER, the first study integrating multiple physiological and psychological measures to assess how extended durations in space change the human body. HWHAP Episode 290.

The Principal Investigator for NASA’s Lucy mission discusses the spacecraft’s 12-year journey to eight different asteroids as we look to better understand the formation of our solar system. HWHAP Episode 289.

The Artemis II Crew Visits Washington, D.C. and more ...

NASA Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory Critical Systems Engineer Jim Sarafin discusses training astronauts for spacewalks.

Artemis II lead flight directors walk us through what was learned from Artemis I and what we are doing right now in Mission Control to prepare for Artemis II and beyond. HWHAP Episode 288.

Spacecraft Moves to New Docking Spot at Space Station and more ...

Another Nation Signs up for Exploration Cooperation and more ...

A NASA expert details an upcoming space station study conducted during a spacewalk to better understand potential contaminants for future human exploration of the Moon and Mars. HWHAP Episode 287.

NASA Research Electrical Engineer Lyndsey McMillon-Brown discusses development of perovskite solar cell technology for Moon and Mars exploration.

A Spacewalk for Space Station Power Upgrades and more ...

Former NASA chief historian discusses his new e-book that shares some of the most significant moments and programs from NASA’s entire history. HWHAP Episode 286.

First Moon to Mars Architecture Concept Review Results and more ...

Experts share the preparations and excitement ahead of the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample that is returning to Earth in September 2023. HWHAP Episode 285.

Surface Water and Ocean Topography Project Manager Parag Vaze discusses the first global survey of Earth's surface water.

A Milestone for our Supersonic Quesst Mission and more ...

Learn about a student-built experiment that recently made its way to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 284.

In this special season five finale episode, join NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, self-proclaimed “rock nerd” on a journey to the stars.

Mars Sample Return Deputy Lead Scientist Lindsay Hays discusses plans to bring the first samples of Mars material to Earth.

Spacesuits are more than just garments – in the airless vacuum of space or on the freezing surface of the moon, they keep astronauts alive. Explore how NASA engineers like Amy Ross and Paromita Mitra have contributed to the development of the next generation of spacesuits.

Tropical rainforests, snowy mountain peaks, even the Australian outback – NASA experts travel to a wide range of environments right here on Earth to better understand our universe. Miles Hatfield, NASA heliophysics science writer, recaps a recent reporting trip to cover a sounding rocket launch in Australia’s remote Northern Territories.

Introducing the Crew of the Artemis II Moon Mission and more ...

Battery Technical Discipline lead at NASA’s Johnson Space Center discusses how a safety device he co-invented while at NASA for spaceflight impacts the entire battery industry. HWHAP Episode 282.

Crew-4 Astronauts Make Post-Flight Visit to D.C. Area and more ...

The Artemis II astronauts discuss their past, present, and what they are looking forward to on their future mission to the Moon. HWHAP Episode 283.

Artemis II Moon Rocket Coming Together and more ...

Experts from NASA’s Mars Architecture Team gather to discuss the mechanics of returning the first astronauts from the surface of Mars back home to Earth. HWHAP Episode 281.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and Associate Administrator Bob Cabana discuss the importance of a strong safety culture.