Netflix to livestream NASA launches, spacewalks starting summer
NASA has partnered with streaming giant Netflix to bring the US space agency's on-demand streaming service to its platform.Starting summer, viewers will have the option to stream rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and live views of Earth from the International Space Station on NASA+, the space agency and the streaming platform stated in separate releases on Monday. They did not give a fixed date for the rollout though.
'The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience,' said Rebecca Sirmons, general manager of NASA+ at the agency's headquarters in Washington. '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+ will remain available for free, with no ads, through the NASA app and on the agency's website, it added. Additional programming details and schedules will be announced ahead of launch, NASA said. It did not specify the regions where this service will be available. NASA is looking to reach Netflix's global audience of more than 700 million viewers. The space agency offers video content on a variety of topics, including humans in space, aeronautics, history of space and aeronautics and more. It also live streams events, including satellite launches and their progress.
Netflix has been diversifying from the usual offerings of films and web series. In January last year, the digital entertainment major acquired exclusive rights to the Raw, WWE's weekly professional wrestling programme, from TKO Group Holdings. The
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