Electrician to Astronaut

Steven Hirshorn reflects on the Space Shuttle Program, the Space Shuttle Columbia accident, and the lessons learned that continue to shape human spaceflight. Episode 418 

The Artemis II crew discuss their paths to becoming astronauts and what it means to be part of NASA’s first crewed mission around the Moon in the Artemis campaign. This episode marks a special collaboration between Houston We Have a Podcast and NASA’s Curious Universe. HWHAP 417. 

The podcast team discusses how to watch and engage with the Artemis II mission, from launch coverage to real-time updates and beyond. HWHAP 416. 

The spotlights came on in the predawn hours of April 12th 1981, illuminating a spacecraft like no other, the space shuttle. Just before liftoff, Columbia's crew climbed inside for the very first test flight into space. 

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. 

In this episode, Jacob Bleacher, NASA’s chief exploration scientist, tells us about the science goals of the Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle and how NASA is collaborating with industry to explore more of the Moon’s surface than ever before.