On Episode 278, entry, descent, and landing experts at NASA unfold what it will take to accomplish a successful landing for humans visiting the Red Planet. This is the eighth episode in a reboot of our series about a human mission to Mars.

Houston We Have a Podcast: Mars Ep. 8: Sticking the Landing on Mars

Hello, we’re NASA. You may have seen our astronauts, rocket launches, or Mars rovers — but have you heard our sounds? From interviews with astronauts and engineers to stories that take you on a tour of the galaxy, NASA’s audio offerings let you experience the thrill of space exploration without ever leaving Earth.