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NASA eyes summer streaming liftoff on Netflix
Streaming giant Netflix said Monday it will soon allow viewers to binge rocket launches and spacewalks through a partnership with US space agency NASA. "Whether you're a die-hard space nerd or someone who just really, really enjoys seeing Earth glow from 250 miles up, the countdown has officially begun," Netflix said in a blog post announcing the new NASA+ feed. Programming will include "jaw-dropping Earth views from the International Space Station (ISS), astronaut spacewalks that make your palms sweat" and rocket launch livestreams, according to Netflix. NASA said its partnership with the entertainment company, which reported over 300 million subscribers in December, aims to "bring space a little closer to home." "Our Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience," wrote Rebecca Sirmons, general manager of NASA+. The stream is committed to "inspiring new generations -- right from the comfort of their couch or in the palm of their hand from their phone," she added. NASA+ programming will remain free of charge for viewers on the website and the agency's mobile app. Netflix announced a similar partnership with French television group TF1 earlier this month, its first such deal with a major traditional broadcaster anywhere in the world. That programming is slated to launch in summer 2026, giving Netflix subscribers in France access to five TV channels and a streaming platform. The terms of the Netflix deal were not made public, but follow in the footsteps of other partnerships to expand its content offerings. The company entered new territory at the end of 2024 by livestreaming two NFL games and a boxing match between YouTube personality Jake Paul and retired professional boxer Mike Tyson. cha/sla/des Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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Netflix partners with NASA as space agency looks to boost rocket launch viewership
Netflix has teamed up with NASA to livestream rocket launches on its platform beginning this summer. The new partnership, announced Monday, comes as the streaming giant seeks to expand its live event coverage. Along with rocket launches, audiences will also be able to tune in to watch astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and stunning live views of Earth from the International Space Station. '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.' With this new partnership, NASA hopes to tap into Netflix's global audience of more than 700 million people. 'The agency's broader efforts include connecting with as many people as possible through video, audio, social media, and live events,' NASA said in a statement. 'The goal is simple: to bring the excitement of the agency's discoveries, inventions, and space exploration to people, wherever they are.' It's important to note that these streams won't be exclusive to Netflix — they will still remain free to watch on the NASA app and An exact date has not yet been announced for when NASA+ content will be available on Netflix, but it'll arrive sometime this summer. Subscribers will find the NASA+ live feeds integrated with their account, right alongside their favorite series. This new venture marks Netflix's second major foray into the world of live streaming. It comes months after the platform live-streamed its first major sporting event: the November 2024 bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. While the match drew a record-breaking 108 million global viewers on Netflix, the stream was hit with technical difficulties and buffering, causing widespread outrage. A Florida man later brought a lawsuit against the streamer on behalf of consumers who were affected by the constant technical issues during the stream. The next month, the streamer launched its inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday, airing the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers as well as the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Houston Texans. That live-stream event went fairly smoothly, with no major complaints from viewers. Meanwhile, in February, it was reported that Netflix was eyeing the live broadcast rights for Formula 1 in the United States. ESPN currently holds the live rights for F1 in the U.S., but ESPN's exclusivity period to discuss terms with F1 chiefs has now expired. The bidding process for the 2026 season onwards is set to begin sometime later this year.
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NASA, Netflix Team Up to Live Stream Rocket Launches
NASA and Netflix are teaming up to bring NASA+ live programming, such as rocket launches, spacewalks, and live views of Earth from the International Space Station, to the streaming service's audience, NASA announced in a press release Monday. "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+, 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." Related: Netflix's New Chapter Means Price Hikes and Record-High Subscriber Growth Netflix reaches a global audience of more than 700 million people, the statement notes, which will help NASA reach a larger audience. The programming starts this summer. Currently, NASA+ is available for free, with no ads, through the NASA app and on the agency's website. It will remain available for non-Netflix customers, the statement says. Related: Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Is Laying Off 1,400 Employees: 'No Easy Way to Communicate This'
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NASA's next frontier: A Netflix streaming deal
Netflix is already home to popular dramas like "Squid Game," movies and live boxing matches. The next frontier for the streamer: live rocket launches from NASA. The streaming giant on Monday said it is teaming up with the agency to bring space into viewers' living rooms, including with views of Earth from the International Space Station, to its vast content offering as the company treks further into the realm of live TV. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Content from streaming service NASA+, which includes rocket launches, astronaut space walks and mission coverage, will be coming to the Los Gatos, Calif.-based streaming service this summer. '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, general manager 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.' Read more: What's inside the Netflix House locations opening later this year The content could fit in with the streamer's other educational content, including documentaries and programs targeting families including "Sesame Street" and "Ms. Rachel." Children's programming has been a growth area for Netflix as it encroaches on the traditional broadcasters' turf. Netflix last year said it had more than 301 million subscribers. On Monday, the streamer said its audience encompasses more than 700 million people. NASA+ continues to be available and free on its website and on the NASA app. Space-related nonfiction programming has a long history for film and television viewers, whether through Imax museum documentaries and public broadcasting's storied NOVA franchise. Read more: 'Sesame Street' moves to Netflix as streamer grows its preschool programming clout Sign up for our Wide Shot newsletter to get the latest entertainment business news, analysis and insights. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
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Doubleheader rocket launches in Florida before July 4? When to see in Vero, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie
Doubleheader rocket launch in Florida hours apart? That's the plan for NASA and Cape Canaveral. If all goes according to plan for SpaceX, another doubleheader rocket launch may be on the horizon for Tuesday, July 1, ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Liftoff will potentially occur at Kennedy Space Center and nearby Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Though rockets launch in Florida from NASA's Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, people beyond the area can sometimes see this phenomenon. Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida's Space Coast could be visible as far north as Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach to as far south as Vero Beach and West Palm Beach. When there's a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there's an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo. Below is more information about the SpaceX rocket launches in Florida, a list of doubleheader rocket launches and suggestions on where to watch them. Rocket launch tally: Here's a list of all 2025 missions from Cape Canaveral, Florida (psst, there's a lot) For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@ or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@ For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit Mission: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a payload of Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows. Launch window: 1:52 a.m. to 6:22 a.m. ET Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Launch location: Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida Sonic booms for the Space Coast of Florida: No Trajectory: Northeast Live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff at : You can watch live rocket launch coverage from USA TODAY Network's Space Team, which consists of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards and visuals journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our Space Team will provide up-to-the-minute updates in a mobile-friendly live blog, complete with a countdown clock, at starting 90 minutes before liftoff. You can download the free FLORIDA TODAY app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play, or type into your browser. Mission: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the European Space Agency's Meteosat Third Generation Sounder satellite into orbit, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows. Launch window: 5:03 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Launch location: Launch pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center near Cape Canaveral, Florida Sonic booms from the Space Coast of Florida: No Trajectory: TBA Live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff at : You can watch live rocket launch coverage from USA TODAY Network's Space Team, which consists of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards and visuals journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our Space Team will provide up-to-the-minute updates in a mobile-friendly live blog, complete with a countdown clock, at starting 90 minutes before liftoff. You can download the free FLORIDA TODAY app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play, or type into your browser. As of Monday, June 30, 2025, there have been 54 rocket launches from NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Of the 54 rocket launches, some of which have included crew members en route to the International Space Station, seven have been "doubleheaders," or two in one day. Here's a look back at those missions. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025: For the SpaceX Starlink 12-3 mission, a Falcon 9 rocket launched at 5:15 a.m. Feb. 4, 2025, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, followed by a 6:13 p.m. Feb. 4, 2025, launch for SpaceX Maxar 3 mission from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025: For the SpaceX Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission, a Falcon 9 rocket launched at 7:16 p.m. Feb. 26, 2025, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, followed by a 10:34 p.m. Feb. 26, 2025, launch for SpaceX Starlink 12-13 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Monday, March 31, 2025: For the SpaceX Starlink 6-80 mission, a Falcon 9 rocket launched at 3:52 p.m. March 31, 2025, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, followed by a 9:46 p.m. March 31, 2025, launch for SpaceX Fram2 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Monday, April 21, 2025: For the NASA-SpaceX CRS-32 mission, a Falcon 9 rocket launched at 4:15 a.m. April 21, 2025, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, followed by a 8:48 p.m. April 21, 2025, launch for SpaceX Bandwagon-3 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Monday, April 28, 2025: For United Launch Alliance's first Project Kuiper mission, an Atlas V rocket launched at 7:01 p.m. April 28, 2025, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, followed by a 10:34 p.m. April 28, 2025, launch of the Falcon 9 rocket for SpaceX Starlink 12-10 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Monday, June 23, 2025: For the SpaceX Starlink 10-23 mission, a Falcon 9 rocket launched at 1:58 a.m. June 23, 2025, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, followed by a 6:54 a.m. June 23, 2025, United Launch Alliance-Amazon Project Kuiper 2 launch of the Atlas V rocket from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Wednesday, June 25, 2025: For the SpaceX-Axiom Space Mission 4 (Ax-4), after multiple delays, the fourth astronaut crew of Axiom Space finally took off for the International Space Station at 2:31 a.m. June 25, 2025. It was the first flight of a brand new SpaceX Dragon, which was named Grace. SpaceX launched Axiom Space crew from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. SpaceX Starlink 10-16 mission followed at 3:54 p.m. June 25, 2025, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The payload was 27 Starlink internet satellites. FLORIDA TODAY's Space Team consistently covers rocket launches from NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for the USA TODAY Network. Of the seven doubleheader rocket launches in Florida for 2025, four happened on a Monday, and only one occurred at the same launch complex station location on the same day (June 23 SpaceX and ULA missions). Coincidentally, the ULA-Amazon Project Kuiper launches each happened on a Monday, and both fell on a doubleheader rocket launch day. Sebastian Inlet State Park, 9700 S. State Road A1A, Melbourne Beach, Florida (cost to enter) Wabasso Beach Park, 1808 Wabasso Beach Road, Wabasso, Florida Ambersands Beach Park, 12566 N. SR A1A, Vero Beach, Florida (free parking) South Beach Park, 1700 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, Florida (free parking) Merrill Barber Bridge in Vero Beach, Florida Alma Lee Loy Bridge in Vero Beach, Florida Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, 905 Shorewinds Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida Blind Creek Beachside North and South, 5460 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida Blue Heron Beach, 2101 Blue Heron Blvd., Fort Pierce, Florida Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, 3600 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida Dollman Park Beachside, 9200 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, Florida Herman's Bay Beach, 7880 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, Florida John Brooks Park Beachside, 3300 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida Middle Cove Beach, 4600 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida Normandy Beach in Jensen Beach, Florida Pepper Park Beachside, 3302 N. SR A1A, Fort Pierce, Florida Walton Rocks Beach, 6700 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, Florida (dog park) Waveland Beach, 10350 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, Florida State Road A1A causeway in Stuart, Florida House of Refuge and beach, 301 S.E. MacArthur Blvd., Stuart, Florida This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: SpaceX rocket launches: Where to watch from Treasure Coast, Florida
