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Thanks to Netflix's NASA+, You Can Go Out of This World with International Space Station Livestream
This year, we've already gotten a Sally Ride documentary and another Ryan Gosling astronaut movie, but the biggest space-centric development in 2025 is all thanks to Netflix's unprecedented partnership with NASA: meet NASA+. Starting this summer, audiences can view live NASA space expeditions and watch each second of the International Space Station capturing out of this world (literally) footage of Earth. 'The National Aeronautics and 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 in an official statement. '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.' More from IndieWire David Koepp on Why It Took Him Almost 30 Years to Return to the 'Jurassic Park' Franchise He Helped Create 'The Running Man' Trailer: Glen Powell Sprints to Survive in Edgar Wright's Take on Dystopian Stephen King Novel Audiences will be able to stream rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, and mission coverage through the NASA+ live programming. NASA+ will be available for free, without ads, through the NASA app and on the NASA website. As today's announcement notes, the work of NASA will become 'even more accessible, allowing the agency to increase engagement with and inspire a global audience in a modern media landscape, where Netflix reaches a global audience of more than 700 million people.' Netflix has been doubling down on educational efforts in recent months: the streamer now has exclusive worldwide premiere rights for beloved PBS show 'Sesame Street.' The platform scooped the rights to the iconic series after Warner Bros. Discovery's HBO Max opted to not take on the contract again. 'Sesame Street' will continue to be available on PBS KIDS and across their digital video and games platforms to continue providing free public television. 'Sesame Street' is created by Sesame Workshop, a global nonprofit. Netflix is debuting a reimagined Season 56, as well as airing 90 hours of previous episodes and unveiling spinoff storylines. In addition to the series, Netflix will also further expand the 'Sesame Street' franchise by developing video games for both 'Sesame Street' and 'Sesame Street Mecha Builders.' Netflix also famously has been the platform for a slew of nature docs, including 'Our Living World' narrated by Cate Blanchett, and 'Our Planet' with Sir David Attenborough, Salma Hayek, and Penélope of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
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3 days ago
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Netflix to Add NASA+ as It Launches Into Live Streaming Feeds
Can rocket launches and astronaut spacewalks help Netflix boost its live streaming ambitions? The streaming giant is linking up with the U.S. space agency NASA, with live programming from NASA+ set to be available on Netflix beginning later this summer. The agreement will see NASA+ available as a feed within Netflix, a first for the streaming giant in the U.S. from an outside programmer. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Squid Game' Creator Weighs in on American Spinoff Reports and Explains That Surprise Cameo Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest Fall in Love Abroad in 'My Oxford Year' Trailer Netflix Takes Victory Lap Through Seoul With Massive 'Squid Game' Parade Netflix inked a landmark deal with France's TF1 broadcast network earlier this month that will add live feeds from its channels. NASA+ is no TF1, but it is nonetheless a sign that Netflix is open to licensing deals with partners that can provide live video streams. Netflix's live programming up to this point has either been produced in-house or hosted as an exclusive live event, with a heavy emphasis on sports and sports-adjacent fare. It is also worth noting that NASA+ is available for free on NASA's website, and also recently inked a distribution deal with Amazon Prime Video, so the agency is seeking as wide a distribution path as possible for its programming. NASA also has an active presence on YouTube, including live streams. 'The National Aeronautics and our Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience,' said Rebecca Sirmons, GM of NASA+, in a statement. '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.' NASA+ launched in 2023 as an expansion of the space agency's mission to bring more understanding of science and exploration to the public. It streams rocket launches, spacewalks, mission coverage and live footage of Earth from the International Space Station, among other programming. Netflix and NASA plans to release more programming details closer to launch. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
