NASA, Netflix Team Up To Stream Space Content And Rocket Launches Soon: Check Details Here

NASA and streaming platform Netflix have come together to stream NASA+ content directly on the OTT platform, which will include spacewalks, rocket launches and live views from the ISS. The content, offered through the partnership between the US space agency and the OTT giant, will be available for all subscribers across Netflix’s existing subscription plans.

“Our Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience,” Rebecca Sirmons, general manager of NASA+, said about the collaboration announced on Tuesday.

“Together, we’re committed to a Golden Age of Innovation and Exploration, inspiring new generations, right from the comfort of their couch or in the palm of their hand from their phone,” Netflix quoted her in a press release.

Netflix, with a global reach of over 700 million users, will begin offering NASA+ content in its lineup starting later this summer.

NASA+ content is already free for all viewers on the NASA app and the official website, NASA.gov. However, Netflix is hoping to introduce it on its platform to provide users with a more “handy” option.

“Starting later this summer, you’ll find NASA+ live feeds in the Netflix interface alongside your favourite series,” Netflix said.

While Netflix has confirmed the collaboration, it is yet to finalise the date when the NASA+ content will be available on its platform.

“Detailed schedules drop closer to launch day, so check back to Tudum for more details in the coming weeks,” Netflix said.

On the collaboration, NASA said that it was focused on a simple goal: to bring the excitement of the agency’s discoveries, inventions, and space exploration to people, wherever they are.

According to NASA’s official website, at least five major space events are lined up for launch this year. These include the NASA-SpaceX Crew-11 mission, NISAR satellite, NASA’s Boeing Starliner-1, Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser, and the long-awaited X-59 supersonic jet.

The NISAR mission will particularly excite Indians as it's a joint NASA-ISRO Earth-observing project, involving the study of natural hazards, sea level rise and groundwater, among other aspects.