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NASA Partners With Netflix to Live-Stream Rocket Launches

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NASA Partners With Netflix to Live-Stream Rocket Launches
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JUL 2
Above: The NASA Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida. Image copyright: Jeff Daly/FilmMagic/Getty Images
story last updated JUL 2

The Spin

Narrative A

This partnership is a smart expansion of educational content, bringing the wonder of space exploration directly into homes worldwide. Netflix's massive reach will inspire new generations of scientists and engineers while making NASA's incredible work more accessible than ever. The collaboration perfectly aligns with modern viewing habits and could spark renewed public interest in space missions.

Netflix TudumNASA

Narrative B

While the partnership may increase viewership, concerns exist about commercializing space content through a subscription service, even though NASA+ remains free elsewhere. The move could set a precedent for other government agencies partnering with private streaming platforms, potentially limiting public access to taxpayer-funded content. Traditional educational broadcasting may suffer as content migrates to commercial platforms.

IndependentVox

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