Previously launched its own streaming video service platformNASA+Later, NASA announced that it would work with Netflix toStarting this summerThroughNetflixThe platform broadcasts space mission content simultaneously to global audiences, including rocket launches, astronauts' extravehicular activities, mission progress reports, and real-time Earth views from the International Space Station.
The partnership focuses on live content and does not currently include original documentaries on the NASA+ platform. According to Rebecca Sirmons, General Manager of NASA+, the project echoes the mission of the 1958 National Space Act, which is to share the story of human exploration of space in the broadest possible way.
Rebecca Sirmons emphasized: "We are committed to inspiring the next generation, whether they are watching from their couch or in the palm of their hands on their phone."
Leveraging Netflix's massive reach of over 3 million subscribers worldwide will not only strengthen NASA's connection with the general public, but also allow missions like rocket launches and space walks to reach a global audience in a more immediate and visual way. Furthermore, this is expected to further boost Netflix usage.
Although NASA is partnering with Netflix to expand the exposure of its live content, the original "NASA+" service will continue to be provided, including channels such as the NASA App and official website where all programs can still be watched for free, and it will replace the previous NASA cable TV channel.
