NASA Rocket Launch Live on Netflix: When and How to Watch

Space enthusiasts will soon have an exciting new way to experience all the rocket launches, spacewalks, and other celestial marvels they crave.

NASA and Netflix have revealed that the live coverage from the U.S. space agency is about to launch on one of the globe’s most popular streaming services. This programming, expected to roll out this summer, adds to the growing array of options for viewers to enjoy NASA+ content.

“The goal is simple: to bring the excitement of the agency’s discoveries, inventions, and space exploration to people, wherever they are,” NASA said in a press release announcing the partnership.

Everything you need to know about when and how to watch NASA+ on Netflix is right here.

NASA+: What is it? NASA TV: What happened to it?

NASA TV, a popular station available on most cable packages and live streaming providers, stopped airing its programming via satellite not too long ago.

NASA+, a free platform that streams all of the same material, took the role of NASA TV.

You may watch NASA+ content on your desktop from the agency’s official website and YouTube channel. Additionally, the platform can be downloaded as a smartphone app.

How to view NASA coverage on Netflix

Now, all that incredible cosmic content is heading to Netflix.

Soon, viewers will be able to access live NASA+ content directly within the Netflix interface, alongside other popular shows.

Rebecca Sirmons, the general manager of NASA+, stated, “The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 mandates us to share our narrative of space exploration with the widest audience possible. Together, we are dedicated to ushering in a golden era of innovation and exploration – inspiring new generations – whether from the comfort of their couch or right in the palm of their hand via their phone.”

NASA+ made its debut in May on Prime, offering free content that doesn’t require a subscription.

However, to access the otherwise free NASA+ content on Netflix, users will need a subscription to the platform. Netflix subscriptions begin at $7.99 per month.

In a press release on Tudum, its companion website, Netflix stated that NASA+ will be “included in all memberships.”

When can we expect NASA+ to launch on Netflix?

Although NASA has indicated that its programming will be available on Netflix this summer, a specific date has yet to be revealed.

A representative from NASA informed the USA TODAY Network via email that a premiere date will be announced shortly.

“Additional programming details and schedules will be announced ahead of launch,” NASA said in its announcement.

Are SpaceX launches part of the Netflix-NASA+ agreement?

This collaboration arises as SpaceX ramps up its rocket launches from both Florida and California. Founded by billionaire Elon Musk, the commercial spaceflight company frequently launches Starlink satellites and is the sole U.S. organization with a spacecraft capable of ferrying astronauts to and from the International Space Station.

SpaceX offers its own live coverage online and on the social media platform X for commercial missions such as Starlink launches and flight tests of its enormous Starship spacecraft in South Texas.

NASA+ only provides coverage of SpaceX rocket launches when the U.S. space agency collaborates on the missions.

When is the upcoming significant NASA rocket launch?

In fact, NASA and SpaceX’s next human spaceflight is expected to take place later in July or early August.

Astronauts who traveled to the space station in late March as part of a NASA mission called Crew-10 are scheduled to return to Earth in the coming weeks after being succeeded by the Crew-11 team.

Both NASA and SpaceX, a collaborator in the space agency’s commercial crew initiative, will offer coverage of the Crew-11 rocket launch and the subsequent water landing of Crew-10 in California.

NASA+ also regularly broadcasts astronaut spacewalks and provides live views of Earth from the International Space Station.

Space enthusiasts can keep up with live coverage of rocket launches from Cape Canaveral through FLORIDA TODAY, which is part of the USA TODAY Network.