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Bringing space closer to home: NASA content to stream soon on Netflix

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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Netflix is partnering with NASA to stream live NASA+ programming directly on the platform, making key space events more accessible to global audiences.The streaming giant announced the collaboration on Tuesday, July 1, revealing that all Netflix subscribers will soon have access to a range of real-time NASA content at no additional cost.&quot;Netflix is teaming up with NASA to bring space a little closer to home!&quot; Netflix posted on social media. &quot;Beginning this summer (referring to the summer season in US), Netflix will begin to stream live rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and breathtaking live views of earth from the international space station.&quot;Fans online were quick to react to the news.&quot;Can’t wait to host my first rocket takeoff watching party,&quot; one fan commented.&quot;Excellent idea! Finally!&quot; another fan wrote.Rebecca Sirmons, general manager of NASA+, highlighted the importance of public engagement in space exploration. &quot;Our Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience,&quot; she stated in a press release. She added: &quot;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.&quot;<div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLiFUJeMkFM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"></a></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLiFUJeMkFM/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1385775%2C%22ls%22%3A111774.5999994278%2C%22le%22%3A111778.5999994278%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="565" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>NASA+ live feeds will be available directly soon on the Netflix platform, appearing alongside your favorite shows.Viewers can look forward to high-definition streams of rocket launches, mission coverage, and real-time views from the International Space Station.While NASA+ will continue to be freely accessible via the NASA app and NASA.gov, Netflix offers a convenient new way to tune into the wonders of space.As per Netflix, their platform reaches over 700 million worldwide.NASA is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government founded in 1958 tasked with overseeing the nation&#x27;s civil space program, as well as conducting research in aeronautics and space science.NASA launched its streaming platform, NASA+, on November 8. At the time of its debut, the service featured 25 series, offering a mix of original content including real-time updates and livestreams of ongoing space missions, behind-the-scenes footage, and space-focused documentaries.

Netflix has teamed up with NASA to stream live NASA+ programming directly on its platform.

Netflix has teamed up with NASA to stream live NASA+ programming directly on its platform.