NASA+
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Type of site | Video-on-demand streaming service |
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| Available in | English |
| Owner | NASA |
| URL | plus |
| IPv6 support | Yes |
| Commercial | No |
| Launched | November 8, 2023 |
| Current status | Active |
NASA+ is an American streaming television service operated by NASA. Launched on November 8, 2023, the service primarily carries video content related to the agency and astronomy, including news, documentary programming, and live streams of NASA activities such as launches and missions.
The service is accessible via the NASA website, as well as apps for mobile platforms and digital media players; it is offered at no cost and is advertising-free. In July 2024, NASA+ would succeed NASA TV as the agency's main broadcasting platform.
History
[edit]NASA+ was announced to the public in July 2023,[1] and launched on November 8.[2][3] The platform launched alongside an updated version of NASA's website and apps intended to expand the agency's digital media presence; in addition to the NASA website, NASA+ would be made available via apps on Android, iOS, and various digital media player platforms (including Amazon Fire TV and Roku).[3][4][5]
In August 2024, NASA shut down its television network NASA TV, directing its viewers to NASA+.[6] In 2025, NASA began to partner with third-party streaming services to syndicate content from NASA+, including a NASA+ channel for Amazon Prime Video,[7] and an agreement with Netflix to carry NASA+ live events.[8]
Content
[edit]Similarly to its linear television predecessor NASA TV, NASA+ primarily carries factual programming relating to astronomy and NASA activities, including live streaming coverage of launches and missions, as well as original documentary-style programming.[3] NASA+ would feature 25 original series at launch, including NASA Explorers (a documentary miniseries chronicling the OSIRIS-REx mission), Other Worlds (a documentary series chronicling discoveries made with the James Webb Space Telescope), and children's programming such as Elmo Visits NASA, Lucy's Journey, and The Traveler.[3] Later series announced in 2024 included Our Alien Earth and Planetary Defenders.[6]
As a service of an independent agency of the US federal government, NASA+ is free and does not carry commercial advertising.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ O’Shea, Claire (July 27, 2023). "NASA Launches Beta Site; On-Demand Streaming, App Update Coming Soon". NASA. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ "NASA is launching a streaming service on November 8". Android Authority. November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Marshall, Carrie (November 8, 2023). "NASA's answer to Netflix has just landed – here's how to watch NASA Plus". TechRadar. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ Jeff Spry (November 7, 2023). "NASA+ streaming service launches with all-new original series today (video)". Space.com. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "NASA Launches its First On-Demand Streaming Service, Updated App". NASA. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ a b "NASA will shut down NASA TV on cable to focus on NASA+". Engadget. July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ Winslow, George (May 6, 2025). "NASA+ Launches FAST Channel on Prime Video". TV Tech. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ Forristal, Lauren (June 30, 2025). "Netflix teams up with NASA to boost its live TV offering". TechCrunch. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
