NASA Launches New NASA+ Streaming ServiceNASA Launches New NASA+ Streaming Service

Forget about pricey streaming services, NASA has a free new video platform.

Dan Carney, Senior Editor

November 9, 2023

2 Min Read
The International Space Station (ISS), photographed by one of the crew members of the STS-105 mission from the Shuttle Orbiter Discovery after separating from the ISS.NASA

NASA has launched a new streaming service called NASA+ that is dedicated to channeling the agency’s incredible content to space geeks (like us!).

The channel is not only subscription-free, but it is also commercial-free and family-friendly, making NASA+ a slam dunk for people interested in science. It includes glimpses behind the scenes with the agency’s scientists and engineers through original shows and 65 years of classic NASA footage. 

The overhaul of NASA’s digital presence includes a redesign of its flagship and science websites, adding the NASA+ on-demand streaming service, and upgrading the NASA smart device app.

It is available on major platforms, including Apple TV, Roku, iOS, Android, and the NASA app.

“NASA is a leader in the federal government for creating inspirational content that meets people where they are,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. “I am excited we have created a powerful trifecta with the recently revamped NASA website, the launch of NASA+, and the updated NASA App that showcases the many benefits our data can have for all humanity.”

Content includes:

  • A documentary series following each image from the James Webb Space Telescope, as well as a second series highlighting the world’s most powerful space telescope from lab to launch.

  • Animated children's shows about the planets, mysteries of the universe, and intergalactic worlds.

  • A series telling the personal stories of Black NASA astronauts.

  • A series that takes viewers behind the scenes as a group of scientists work to return America’s first asteroid sample.

  • Ultra-high-definition visuals of the cosmos set to a spaced-out soundtrack.

  • Spanish-language content, including a series highlighting Hispanic and Latino NASA employees, climate content for kids, and more.

“NASA’s new streaming platform and app are where the world can join us as we explore the unknown,” said Marc Etkind, associate administrator, Office of Communications, NASA Headquarters. “NASA is the catalyst behind some of humanity’s greatest stories; and now, with our new digital presence, everyone will have access to these stories 24/7.”

About the Author

Dan Carney

Senior Editor, Design News

Dan’s coverage of the auto industry over three decades has taken him to the racetracks, automotive engineering centers, vehicle simulators, wind tunnels, and crash-test labs of the world.

A member of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year jury, Dan also contributes car reviews to Popular Science magazine, serves on the International Engine of the Year jury, and has judged the collegiate Formula SAE competition.

Dan is a winner of the International Motor Press Association's Ken Purdy Award for automotive writing, as well as the National Motorsports Press Association's award for magazine writing and the Washington Automotive Press Association's Golden Quill award.

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He has held a Sports Car Club of America racing license since 1991, is an SCCA National race winner, two-time SCCA Runoffs competitor in Formula F, and an Old Dominion Region Driver of the Year award winner. Co-drove a Ford Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost to 16 Federation Internationale de l’Automobile-accredited world speed records over distances from just under 1km to over 4,104km at the CERAM test circuit in Mortefontaine, France.

He was also a longtime contributor to the Society of Automotive Engineers' Automotive Engineering International magazine.

He specializes in analyzing technical developments, particularly in the areas of motorsports, efficiency, and safety.

He has been published in The New York Times, NBC News, Motor Trend, Popular Mechanics, The Washington Post, Hagerty, AutoTrader.com, Maxim, RaceCar Engineering, AutoWeek, Virginia Living, and others.

Dan has authored books on the Honda S2000 and Dodge Viper sports cars and contributed automotive content to the consumer finance book, Fight For Your Money.

He is a member and past president of the Washington Automotive Press Association and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers

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