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A NASA planetary geologist describes the Mars environment, terrain, weather, atmosphere, and more that humans will face while living on the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 279.

Entry, descent, and landing experts at NASA unfold what it will take to accomplish a successful landing for humans visiting the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 278.

Hear from the Crew-6 cadre ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 277.

Scientists at NASA’s Johnson Space Center share what it will take for humans to live on a multi-year journey to, on, and from Mars. HWHAP Episode 276.

Hear from NASA’s lead scientist of advanced food technology who explains the meal plan for a journey to the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 275.

Hear from a scientist who describes the complexities and innovative strategies needed to pack for a human mission to Mars. HWHAP Episode 274.

What kind of spacecraft is needed to transport humans between Earth and Mars? Hear from a NASA engineer who describes the vehicle design to support astronauts on the journey through the solar system. HWHAP Episode 273.

Hear from a NASA aerospace engineer who lays out the challenges and needs for humans to make the journey to and from the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 272.

Hear from a NASA program executive to learn how crazy concepts from science fiction might just find their way into how we plan for future deep space missions to Mars. HWHAP Episode 271.

Hear from a Mars planning expert at NASA’s Johnson Space Center to learn more about what it will take to pull off a successful human mission to the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 270.

Find out about the NASA research into preventing decompression sickness for astronauts who will walk on the Moon in future Artemis missions. HWHAP Episode 269.

Learn how you can explore Moon rocks virtually with the Astromaterials 3D project. HWHAP Episode 268.

Apollo 17 astronaut Dr. Harrison “Jack” Schmitt reflects on his historic mission 50 years later and where we are now and what's exciting about Artemis from the view of a scientist and an explorer. HWHAP Episode 267.

Lunar Seismologist Dr. Ceri Nunn joins us from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California to talk about moonquakes and why studying seismic activity on the Moon is important for the future of human spaceflight. HWHAP Episode 266.

Set to reach lunar orbit on Nov. 13, learn how CAPSTONE will help pave the way for future Artemis missions and Gateway, the Moon’s orbiting space station. HWHAP Episode 265.

Flown on the International Space Station in February, learn how the NanoSat Atmospheric Chemistry Hyperspectral Observation System (NACHOS) could eventually make it easier to monitor volcanic activity and air quality in cities, neighborhoods, and power plants. HWHAP Episode 264.

The human body can adapt to function in reduced levels of gravity, but not without some help. Learn how NASA's Neuroscience Lab is finding ways to help future astronauts be safe and productive on exploration missions to the Moon and Mars. HWHAP Episode 263.

Joining us directly from the International Space Station, NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio reflects on his recent launch into space and his first days on station. HWHAP Episode 262.

Four of NASA’s newest flight directors discuss their new role at NASA, their journey to where they are now, and how their expertise will be critical in humanity’s return to the Moon and eventually, future exploration of Mars. HWHAP Episode 261.

Joining us from NASA’s Jet Propulsion laboratory, Dr. Robert Green and Dr. David Thompson discuss how the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source investigation on the International Space Station is helping solve the mysteries of dust on Earth. HWHAP Episode 260.

The Crew-5 astronauts discuss their individual journeys that brought them together on the upcoming fifth crew rotation of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. HWHAP Episode 259.

Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul and Dr. Rob Ferl discuss how their latest discovery of plant growth in lunar soil just may change the future of spaceflight as we know it. HWHAP Episode 258.

Dr. Nathan Lundblad and Dr. Jason Williams discuss the importance of the Cold Atom Laboratory on the International Space Station, where NASA's Biological & Physical Sciences Division out of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory remotely conducts quantum science. HWHAP Episode 257.

Janet Petro reflects on her first year as the director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. HWHAP Episode 256.

Nujoud Merancy discusses the planning and considerations needed to design an Artemis mission to the Moon. HWHAP Episode 255.