NASA+

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NASA+
Type of site
Video-on-demand streaming service
Available inEnglish
OwnerNASA
URLplus.nasa.gov
CommercialNo
LaunchedNovember 8, 2023; 5 months ago (2023-11-08)
Current statusActive

NASA Plus, stylized as NASA+, is an on-demand streaming service by NASA. It launched on November 8, 2023.[1][2] It runs educational content,[2] and is available on iOS, Android, web browsers on desktop computers, aswell as media players such as Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV.[3] Access is given to NASA+ via the NASA App.[4]

History[edit]

NASA+ was announced to the public in July 2023,[5] and launched on November 8.[1][2] The streaming platform was made alongside a revamp of NASA's website and app.[3][4][6] At launch, the streaming service had 25 series.[2]

Content[edit]

NASA+ requires no subscription and will be ad free. It includes original programming,[1] which includes updates and livestreams on current space missions, behind-the scenes videos, and documentaries.[2] There are also programs made for kids, such as Elmo visits NASA, The Traveler, NASA Explorers, Other Worlds, and Lucy. Documentaries include NASA Explores, about the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft; and Other Worlds, about information gathered from the James Webb Space Telescope.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "NASA is launching a streaming service on November 8". Android Authority. November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Carrie MarshallContributions from Mark Wilson (November 8, 2023). "NASA's answer to Netflix has just landed – here's how to watch NASA Plus". TechRadar. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "NASA+ streaming platform launch: What you need to know, including date and time". www.indiatvnews.com. November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Jeff Spry (November 7, 2023). "NASA+ streaming service launches with all-new original series today (video)". Space.com. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  5. ^ O’Shea, Claire (July 27, 2023). "NASA Launches Beta Site; On-Demand Streaming, App Update Coming Soon". NASA. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "NASA Launches its First On-Demand Streaming Service, Updated App - NASA". Retrieved November 8, 2023.