Best Nasa Houston Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Two teams of Cal State Monterey Bay students are headed to a national NASA competition in Houston 1:39

4h ago1:39

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Local students will compete in NASA's Space2Pitch business accelerator this week.By Amy Mayer

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Monterey County, where one-third of the population is foreign-born, braces for Trump deportations 1:39

7h ago1:39

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Monterey County, where nearly 30% of the population is foreign-born, is developing a plan to deal with President-elect Trump's promised mass deportations.By Scott Cohn

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UC service workers strike, citing unfair labor practices 1:39

4h ago1:39

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University of California service and patient care workers staged a two-day strike this week after filing unfair labor practice charges with the state. The union alleges bad-faith bargaining during contract renegotiations.By Erin Malsbury

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Santa Cruz County repaired 122 storm-damaged roads last year. A hundred more await funding 1:40

5h ago1:40

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The central coast is preparing for winter storms that could hit as early as this week, but Santa Cruz County is still working on road repairs from years past.By Erin Malsbury

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Orion Parachutes 1:00:03

27m ago1:00:03

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On episode 363, NASA experts discuss one of the most critical components of returning to Earth from space: the parachute system. Take a deep dive into how these parachutes were engineered and tested to bring NASA's Orion spacecraft and crewmembers back home safely.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Suited for the Moon 1:18:13

28m ago1:18:13

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On episode 362, a NASA project manager and a design engineer discuss the Orion Crew Survival System Suit that future Artemis crews will wear on their journeys to and from the Moon.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Call Sign: Gold Flight 1:22:03

6d ago1:22:03

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On episode 361, former NASA flight director Gerry Griffin discusses his trailblazing career in the agency and his experience leading multiple Apollo missions, including the final lunar landing on Apollo 17.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Watsonville Community Hospital returns to public ownership, avoids a ‘major tragedy' 1:39

10d ago1:39

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Measure N funds allowed the Pajaro Valley Health Care District to buy the hospital’s land and buildings.By Elena Neale-Sacks

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Voting From Space 33:09

13d ago33:09

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On episode 360, NASA experts discuss how NASA astronauts have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote from aboard the International Space Station and the process to make it happen.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Only one San Benito County school board race is on the ballot. Why? The rest are uncontested 4:29

16d ago4:29

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The Aromas-San Juan school board changed the way its members were elected in 2022. That decision made it harder to find candidates for this election.By Elena Neale-Sacks

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Monterey Bay region gets $71 million to to fight climate change 1:39

20d ago1:39

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A $71 million federal grant will help the Monterey Bay area prepare for the effects of climate change.The California Marine Sanctuary Foundation won the grant, which was administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.By Erin Malsbury

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Astrobiology 52:17

1M ago52:17

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On episode 359, a NASA astrobiology program scientist discusses looking for signs of life beyond us in the stars, and the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Three candidates are running in the open mayor’s race in Salinas 4:12

23d ago4:12

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Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig is not running for re-election. Three men are competing to take her place: a former mayor, the president of Salinas’ chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens, and a current Monterey County planning commissioner.By Amy Mayer

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Public schools are state-funded, so why are so many district bonds on local ballots? 4:00

1M ago4:00

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Half of the local measures on the November ballot in Monterey County are for school district bonds. Selling bonds allows the districts to borrow money to repair and expand buildings and add science labs or technology to schools.By Doug McKnight

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Our Orbiting Lab's Benefits for Humanity 47:38

27d ago47:38

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On episode 358, the Deputy Chief Scientist for the International Space Station dives into the different ways the orbiting laboratory provides benefits to humanity.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Local band Yeobo talks to KAZU about making music, filming videos and...the Flinstone House? 4:40

2M ago4:40

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Central Coast band Yeobo talks about music and making their debut video at the Flinstone House in Hillsborough.By Dylan Music

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UC Santa Cruz healthcare, technical, and research workers rally ahead of potential strike 1:39

27d ago1:39

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Thousands of workers across the UC system are gearing up to possibly go on strike, and they include more than 200 at UCSC.By Elena Neale-Sacks

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Opponents of a soda tax in Santa Cruz have spent more than $1.7 million to fight it. Here's why 4:00

29d ago4:00

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Measure Z would put a two cents an ounce tax on sugary drinks in the city of Santa Cruz. Opponents have spent more than $1.7 million to fight it.By Scott Cohn

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Leadership at All Levels 52:16

1M ago52:16

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On episode 357, Deputy Center Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Steve Koerner reflects on his 32-year-long career at NASA and discusses the values of leadership.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Santa Cruz County bans sale of filtered tobacco products on condition that two cities approve 1:40

1M ago1:40

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The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a ban on the sale of tobacco products and cigarettes with non-consumable filters, with the condition that two of the county's four cities approve.By Erin Malsbury

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In a tiny South Korean village just a mile from the North Korean border, hope thrives amid danger 4:54

1M ago4:54

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In South Korea, just one mile from the heavily fortified border with the North, 400 people in a tiny farming village live a surprisingly normal life.By Oscar Jimenez

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Is the family farmer a dying breed? From California to South Korea, agriculture faces a crisis 4:45

1M ago4:45

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The agriculture-rich Salinas Valley and farming regions in South Korea have this in common: the changing economics of farming are scaring off a new generation.By Oscar Jimenez

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With the presidential election now weeks away, ballots go out to voters 1:39

2M ago1:39

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Ballots and Voter Guides for the November election are being sent out to Central Coast voters and eventually to every Californian.By Doug McKnight

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Gateway: To the Future 53:34

1M ago53:34

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On episode 356, United Arab Emirates astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori and NASA lunar architecture lead Shatel Bhakta discuss Gateway’s unique airlock, as well as how the lunar outpost will prepare us for a journey to Mars.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Construction has begun on new Pajaro River levee, but better flood protection is still years away 1:38

2M ago1:38

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Construction has officially begun on a $600 million dollar project to rebuild the troubled Pajaro River levee system, nearly 60 years after Congress first identified the need.By Scott Cohn

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Call Sign: White Flight 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

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On episode 355, Gene Kranz, lead flight director for Apollo mission 13, discusses leading America to the first lunar landing, his leadership and legacy, and lessons that must be carried into NASA's future exploration goals.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Undocumented college students saw a pathway to working on campus, then Newsom vetoed the bill 1:39

2M ago1:39

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Citing potential legal liability, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 2586, disappointing many undocumented studentsBy Elena Neale-Sacks

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Salinas City Council unanimously passes rent stabilization, tenant protection ordinances 1:39

2M ago1:39

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Members voted to adopt three ordinances that limit rent increases, bolster anti-harassment protections for tenants, and make evictions more difficultBy Elena Neale-Sacks

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Crew-9 45:03

2M ago45:03

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On episode 354, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov of discuss their mission, personal life, and preparation ahead of their launch to the station.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Developing Artemis II Training 34:50

2M ago34:50

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On episode 353, the Artemis II crew’s chief training officer discusses her career at NASA, the complexity of astronaut training, and what it takes to prepare the quartet for their mission around the Moon.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Gateway: At Your Service 43:06

2M ago43:06

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On episode 352, a Gateway manager and a CSA astronaut discuss how commercial cargo missions and robotic systems will be vital for sustaining the future lunar space station.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Let's B-Complex 35:16

3M ago35:16

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NASA nutrition scientists discuss how a daily B vitamin supplement might prevent vision changes in astronauts during long-duration space missions. HWHAP Episode 351.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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The Non-Stop Scientist 41:16

3M ago41:16

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NASA astronaut Don Pettit discusses his life and career ahead of his fourth flight to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 350.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Surpassing a Year in Space 38:48

3M ago38:48

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NASA astronaut Frank Rubio reflects on his record-breaking 371 days aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 349.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Gateway: Together to the Moon 24:21

3M ago24:21

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European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano discusses the international elements of the Gateway lunar space station. HWHAP Episode 348.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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STP206 - Starliner and Misinformation - What's Going on? 48:59

3M ago48:59

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One of the big stories of this year has been the first crewed mission of the Boeing Starliner space craft which has now been at the ISS for 2 months, when it was only scheduled to be there for 8 days. We dig a little deeper and also have a conversation about misinformation. Eric Berger Article: https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/08/yes-nasa-really-…

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After a Year on Mars 38:54

3M ago38:54

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The CHAPEA Mission 1 crew reflects on their year inside of a simulated Mars habitat and shares their perspectives of what it takes to be a successful Martian crew member. HWHAP Episode 347.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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STP205 - Life As A Space Shuttle Payload Engineer - with Michael E. Haddad 52:44

4M ago52:44

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This week we talk to Mike Haddad, who retired in 2011 from NASA at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) with 32 years of Flight and Ground systems engineering and operational experience. We find out more about life behind the scenes of the space shuttle and all about the efforts involved to restore some of the hardware that was used back then. Michael Haddad…

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Mars Audio Log #12 1:05:27

4M ago1:05:27

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The CHAPEA crew checks in on their last month inside of a simulated Mars habitat, and the principal investigator reflects on the year-long mission ahead of the crew’s egress. HWHAP Episode 346.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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STP204 - Our Favourite Space Missions 33:24

4M ago33:24

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This week, Emily and Dave talk about their favourite space missions, both crewed and uncrewed. What are your favourites? Let us know, we’d love to hear from you. Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp204-our-favourite-space-missions Show notes include links to all articles mentioned and full details of our guests and links t…

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The Lost Universe 33:50

4M ago33:50

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A NASA production coordinator discusses the design and inspiration behind “The Lost Universe”, a virtual game designed to take players to a rogue planet in order to find the missing Hubble Space Telescope. HWHAP Episode 345.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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STP203 - Remembering Joe Engle - with Michelle Evans 48:41

4M ago48:41

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This week we lost another of our heroes. Joe Engle the only astronaut to have flown to space on the X-15 and the Space Shuttle died at the age of 91. We wanted to pay tribute to this incredible pilot so we asked Michelle Evans to join us. Michelle previous wrote and released what is the definitive book on the X-15, “The X-15 Rocket Plane: Flying Th…

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Gateway: The Lunar Space Station 36:44

4M ago36:44

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A NASA astronaut and a Gateway manager discuss how the future lunar space station will be used for science, deep space exploration, and more. HWHAP Episode 344.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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STP202 - 3D Printing On The Moon? - How To Turn A Great Idea Into A Business - with Madison Feehan 48:58

4M ago48:58

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As we move forward with plans to live on the moon, new technology needs to be developed to make this possible, and today we’re talking to someone who is helping to make that happen. Madison Feehan is the founder and CEO of Space Copy who are building 3D printers which will work on the Moon or Mars that will be able to use the resources found their …

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New Year, New Hosts 1:15:23

5M ago1:15:23

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Houston We Have a Podcast celebrates its seven-year anniversary and the hosts talk about their roles at NASA, tell fun stories, and discuss their passion for communication and human spaceflight. HWHAP Episode 343.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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STP201 - Remember Bill Anders - with Francis French 50:42

4M ago50:42

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This week we pay our respects to Bill Anders, the Apollo 8 astronaut who died last month at the age of 90. To help us do this we’re joined by Francis French who had numerous visits to Bill Anders home while writing his book “In The Shadow of the Moon.” Bill Anders Obituary: https://heritageflight.org/about/maj-gen-bill-anders/remembering-bill-ander…

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Mars Audio Log #11 49:03

5M ago49:03

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The CHAPEA crew checks in on their eleventh month in a Mars simulated habitat, and a NASA expert discusses the measures taken to ensure that the year long mission has been conducted safely and ethically. HWHAP Episode 342.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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STP200 - Space Art and Stall Three Studio - with Sterling Crawford and General Charlie Duke 53:59

5M ago53:59

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Can you believe it? 200 episodes! Today we bring you something extra special as we interview Sterling Crawford and General Charlie Duke. Sterling recently opened Stall Three Studio in South Carolina and unveiled a brand new portrait of her grandfather General Duke as part of the “Space Exploration: Past Present and Future” exhibit, so we find out m…

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The Quesst for Low Sonic Booms 47:32

5M ago47:32

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Aerospace engineers discuss NASA’s Quesst mission and the X-59 aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound and test the future of supersonic travel. HWHAP Episode 341.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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STP199 - An Interview With Alan Bean - Part 3 - with Rick Houston 59:59

5M ago59:59

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And so this week is part 3 of 3 in which we get to listen to some interviews with Alan Bean conducted by Rick Houston back in 2016. An incredible insight into the mind and life of the 4th person to walk on the moon. Makes sure you listened to parts one and two first! We're also joined by Rick to talk about the what, why and how of these interviews.…

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