Best NASA Johnson Podcasts (2025)

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261: Steve Matier: Expanding Access to Space with Maritime Launch 30:01

8h ago30:01

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Returning guest Steve Matier, CEO of Maritime Launch Services, joins the podcast to share the latest developments in the rapidly growing satellite industry and how Maritime Launch is shaping the future of commercial spaceflight. As the first commercial spaceport in Nova Scotia, Maritime Launch is poised to provide critical access to orbit for satel…

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The anti-vaccination movement 29:06

1d ago29:06

29:06

While many children miss out on vaccines due to poor health services, some parents choose not to have their children vaccinated. This Rear Vision looks at the political history behind this trend.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Commercial Lunar Spacesuits 55:20

4d ago55:20

55:20

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 379By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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260: Alan Smale: Blending Science, History, and Imagination 44:40

7d ago44:40

44:40

Award-winning author and astrophysicist Alan Smale joins the podcast to share his unique journey of weaving hard science and historical fiction into gripping alternate-history narratives. From his NASA career studying X-ray astronomy to crafting meticulously researched novels that reimagine space exploration and ancient civilizations, Alan’s storyt…

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Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat 5:56

11d ago5:56

5:56

Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous. One woman sets out to brin…

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Not so tolerant Allies: The story of Canada and the United States 28:57

8d ago28:57

28:57

President Trump not only want to make America great, he also wants to make it bigger and incorporating Canada as the 51st state would certainly do that – except for the fact that Canada is a sovereign nation. The story of Canada and the United States and why President Trump wants to turn Canada into the 51st States of the Union.…

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The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning 56:34

11d ago56:34

56:34

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 378By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Trump, trade and tariffs 29:06

15d ago29:06

29:06

President Trump loves tariffs but most economists hate them.We look at how tariffs work and what history can tell us about their impact on economies. And the industries protected by them.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Mission Control: Crew Health Consoles 46:56

18d ago46:56

46:56

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 377By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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259: Barry Matsumori, CEO of Skydweller Aero, on Perpetual Flight and the Future of Aviation 40:13

18d ago40:13

40:13

Barry Matsumori is no stranger to space, but his latest mission takes flight in a whole new way. As CEO of Skydweller Aero, he leads the charge in developing an autonomous, solar-powered aircraft capable of perpetual flight. In this episode, Barry shares how his transition from satellites and rockets to high-altitude aircraft opened new possibiliti…

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258: Jay Gallentine: Exploring the Legacy of John Casani 1:07:57

21d ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Author and space historian Jay Gallentine embarks on a thrilling mission to capture the untold story of one of NASA’s most influential figures—John Casani. In his latest book, Born to Explore, Jay takes readers on an exhilarating journey through Casani’s remarkable career, from his unexpected entry into aerospace to his pivotal role in some of NASA…

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Undersea communication cables: Critical infrastructure and vulnerable 28:59

23d ago28:59

28:59

Over 95% of the world’s communications travels over undersea cables. In the last few months, in two of the most politically volatile regions of the world, the Baltic Sea and the waters around Taiwan, communication cables have been cut. So just how vulnerable are these cables to both accidental and malicious damage and what does this mean for the se…

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I Want My NASA TV 57:32

25d ago57:32

57:32

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 376By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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In the shadow of slavery: The post-civil rights period 29:06

1M ago29:06

29:06

In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump has made a point of purging the federal government of D.E.I. - Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. For many Americans the message is clear – women, African Americans and non-white communities are less capable, and if they are in positions of power or authority in business or government, i…

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Crew-10 1:08:12

1M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 cadre each discuss their backgrounds and upcoming mission to the International Space Station. HWHAP 375By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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257: Alex Reynolds: Founder & CEO of ATTX 54:44

1M ago54:44

54:44

Alex Reynolds, Founder and CEO of ATTX, joins Casual Space to share his inspiring journey from a childhood fascination with flight to leading a company dedicated to democratizing access to space. Growing up in Missouri, Alex's creativity and curiosity were nurtured in a DIY workshop his mom set up in the family attic—an experience that ultimately i…

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In the shadow of slavery: The events that led to the Civil Rights movement 29:06

1M ago29:06

29:06

In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump has made a point of purging the federal government of D.E.I. - Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. For many Americans the message is clear – women, African Americans and non-white communities are less capable, and if they are in positions of power or authority in business or government, i…

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Mission Control: The Communications Corridor 1:12:06

1M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

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 374By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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In the shadow of slavery: From the civil war through reconstruction to 1900 29:06

1M ago29:06

29:06

In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump has made a point of purging the federal government of D.E.I. - Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. For many Americans the message is clear – women, African Americans and non-white communities are less capable, and if they are in positions of power or authority in business or government, i…

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Intuitive Machines Returns to the Moon 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

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.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Once the most political stable nation in Europe and an economic powerhouse__ Germany is now in trouble 28:57

2M ago28:57

28:57

Historically Germany has been one of the most politically stable nations in Europe and an economic powerhouse. But over the past few year’s things have changed – the German economy has started to slow; politics has become more fragmented and the extreme far right party the Alternative for Germany or AfD has doubled its political support. Last year …

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Space Cargo 49:20

2M ago49:20

49:20

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.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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The Panama Canal: How it was built and Panama’s relationship with the United States 28:55

2M ago28:55

28:55

President Donald Trump wants Panama to hand back, one of the most important waterways on the planet, the Panama Canal, to the United States and he hasn’t ruled out force if Panama won’t agree. It’s a far cry from 48 years ago when another very different US President - formally gave the Panama canal to the nation of Panama. This week from the Rear V…

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Bringing Astronauts Home 54:25

2M ago54:25

54:25

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.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Greenland Donald Trump and the politics of empire 29:01

2M ago29:01

29:01

President Trump wants to buy or take control of Greenland from Denmark. But Denmark has made very clear, they don’t have the right to sell Greenland because Greenland is owned by the people of Greenland. Donald Trump is not the first US president to try and buy Greenland. The story of Greenland and America’s many attempts to gain control of the lar…

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Spaceflight Adaptation 59:00

2M ago59:00

59:00

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.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Sydney: first encounters 29:29

2M ago29:29

29:29

On 26 January 1788, the ships of the First Fleet started unloading the first of more than a thousand people – convicted criminals, officers, marines, women and children – who would set up camp in what became the city of Sydney. What happened during the first days, weeks and months of contact between the British who arrived and the Aboriginal people…

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Mission Control: Station in Motion 50:53

2M ago50:53

50:53

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.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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A tsunami of Trumpness 29:48

3M ago29:48

29:48

In June 2015 Donald Trump, real estate tycoon and TV personality, announced he was running in the Republican Presidential race. At first many people dismissed him as having no chance but within weeks of nominating, his polling numbers rocketed, and he became the front runner in a field of 17 candidates and the rest as they say is history. This week…

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How to end conflict—The art of peace making 28:58

3M ago28:58

28:58

It’s a truism of peace talks that we’re not negotiating with our friends but rather our enemies. And when most of our enemies have been designated as terrorist and murderers it’s not an easy task. How have violent conflicts ended in the past and are there lessons we can learn from previous peace negotiations.…

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Gateway: Japan in Deep Space 40:43

3M ago40:43

40:43

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.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Advocating for Mental Health in Aviation with Capt. Renée O’Shaughnessy. 43:31

3M ago43:31

43:31

In this episode of the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast, we sit down with Capt. Reyne O’Shaughnessy, an airline veteran with 35 years of flying experience and the author of This Is Your Captain Speaking: What You Should Know About Your Pilot’s Mental Health. Reyne shares her inspiring journey from summer typist and flight attendant to the cockpit of the…

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When the US Secret Service fails 28:36

3M ago28:36

28:36

The assassination attempt on Trump was a shocking mission failure for the Secret Service. From JFK to Reagan, we examine what the agency’s history and response to past failures.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Blue Ghost Mission 1 47:37

3M ago47:37

47:37

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.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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A Fresh Perspective: Breaking Barriers and Building Success in Aviation with Reneta Johnson 35:43

3M ago35:43

35:43

In this episode of the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast, we’re joined by Reneta Johnson, a trailblazer in global commerce and aviation. Reneta’s unique journey—from aerospace engineering to leading international business development and strategy—offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities for women in aviation. Reneta shares her power…

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Joe Biden the man who wanted to be President 30:53

3M ago30:53

30:53

Joe Biden became the 46 President of the United States. Twice before he ran for the Democrat presidential nomination and both times he lost - but he didn't give up. Born in 1942 he has spent most of his working life in the US Senate, except for the eight years as Vice President in the Obama administration. What does his record in the Senator, and h…

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How political violence has shaped American politics 29:06

3M ago29:06

29:06

While America was founded on lofty ideas – like democracy, equality and freedom – it’s was also shaped and continues to be shaped by political violence. The history of political violence in America from the time of slavery through to the assassination attempt on Donald trump.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nancy Pelosi once the most powerful woman in US politics

3M ago

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Nancy Pelosi was the Democrat Speaker of the House of Representative, during Donald Trump's first presidency. She was a constant thorn in his side and lead the push to impeachment him. For over four decades has has been a major player in US politics. And despite having retired from the House is said to have played a key role in getting Joe Biden to…

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Capital gains are income so why are they taxed less than wages? 29:06

3M ago29:06

29:06

Australia starting taxing capital gains in 1986, stamping out a whole lot of tax evasion in the process.So why in 1999 did the Howard government introduce a discount on that tax? And how has that concession impacted investing in property?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hillary Clinton 30:29

4M ago30:29

30:29

Rear Vision puts contemporary events in their historical context.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The two-state solution—A way forward or more of the same 28:58

4M ago28:58

28:58

International leaders are calling for a two-state solution – as the only long-term way to solve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians in the occupied territories. But just how viable is the creation of a Palestinian state and does the political will exist on either side to negotiate a final agreement?…

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256: Herb Baker 53:20

4M ago53:20

53:20

Herb Baker, NASA veteran and author of From Apollo to Artemis: Stories From My 50 Years With NASA, takes us back to a time where growing up near NASA meant working near the “Manned Spacecraft Center,” and running films to the TV station for Apollo missions. Herb took what started as a “fun job” into an unforgettable 42-year career working on the Sh…

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Moon to Mars: Reviewing the Architecture 38:58

4M ago38:58

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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.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Bernie Sanders: an idea whose time has come? 30:38

4M ago30:38

30:38

Bernie Sanders was the first independent and first self-professed socialist to be voted first into the House and then the US Senate, for decades. He has espoused the same message for over 40 years: affordable education, universal health care and economic equality. For most of those 40 years he was a voice in the wilderness but suddenly his message …

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How Australia's supermarket sector became one of the most concentrated in the world 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

Coles and Woolworths didn't start out in food retail but after making the switch in the 1950s they quickly started taking over the competition. We examine their rise to market dominance, and who are the winners and losers when an industry is dominated by just two players?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Johnson's Front Door 36:07

4M ago36:07

36:07

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.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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255: Hank Alewine: Crunching Numbers in the Cosmos 50:10

4M ago50:10

50:10

Hank Alewine is the accountant boldly going where no CPA has gone before! A professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Hank isn’t just teaching spreadsheets and balance sheets—he’s pioneering space accounting (yes, that’s a thing). In this episode, Hank chats about his career journey, from studying biology to becoming a CPA, and eventual…

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Can you compare America in 2024 with Germany in 1930 or Donald Trump to a Fascist? 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

Does history rhyme? Should we make comparison between Germany in the 1930 and America in 2024? Are there parallels between the rise of Adolf Hitler and Donald Trump. Or are such comparison – ahistorical and ridiculous.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Apollo Legend to Shuttle Trailblazer 52:08

4M ago52:08

52:08

On episode 364, former NASA astronaut Fred Haise discusses his experiences from Apollo 13 and beyond.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Trump, trade and tariffs 29:08

4M ago29:08

29:08

President Trump loves tariffs but most economists hate them.We look at how tariffs work and what history can tell us about their impact on economies.And the industries protected by them.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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