Are you ready to blast off into space? NASA+, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s new streaming service, is set to launch this fall. If you want to be among the first to get it, you can download the NASA app now.
NASA+ will offer exclusive access to live and archival footage NASA of space missions, documentaries, interviews, educational programs and original broadcasts. It’s like having your own personal space museum in your living room. Here’s the official trailer that NASA just released to tease us:
Whether you’re watching on your phone, tablet, streaming device or computer, you can access all the amazing content NASA+ has to offer. You can watch live broadcasts of space launches and events, behind-the-scenes footage of NASA missions, interviews with astronauts and scientists, educational programs for kids and families, and original documentaries and series about space exploration.
Best of all, it’s all free! No subscription is required – well, almost free. There are a few short, skippable ads before some of the videos. But that’s a small price to pay for access to all this fantastic content.
“Our vision is to inspire humanity through a unified, world-class NASA web experience,” said Jeff Seaton, chief information officer at the agency’s Washington headquarters. “NASA’s legacy footprint presents an opportunity to dramatically improve the user experience for the public we serve. Modernizing our main websites from a technology standpoint and streamlining how the public engages with our content online are critical first steps in making our agency’s information more accessible, discoverable and secure.”
Some of the highlights of NASA+ include:
NASA Live: Watch live coverage of launches, spacewalks, and other mission events, as well as the latest news briefings and updates from NASA.
NASA Archives: Explore the rich history of NASA’s achievements and discoveries, from the Mercury and Apollo programs to the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station.
NASA Documentaries: Enjoy award-winning documentaries that showcase the stories and challenges behind NASA’s missions and innovations.
NASA Interviews: Hear from NASA’s astronauts, scientists, engineers, and administrators as they share their insights and experiences.
NASA Education: Learn about various topics related to space and science, such as astronomy, physics, biology, chemistry, and engineering.
NASA Originals: Watch original shows produced by NASA or in collaboration with other partners, such as National Geographic and Discovery Channel.
“We’re putting space on demand and at your fingertips with NASA’s new streaming platform,” said Marc Etkind, associate administrator, Office of Communications, NASA Headquarters. “Transforming our digital presence will help us better tell the stories of how NASA explores the unknown in air and space, inspires through discovery, and innovates for the benefit of humanity.”
