Nasa set to launch a streaming service

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), has revealed that it has plans in place for launching a streaming service later this year, called Nasa+.

The platform will offer ad-free and no-cost streaming service, and it will be broadcasting live coverage of future launches, documentaries, and a new exclusive original series.

Marc Etkind who is the associate administrator in the office of communication at Nasa’s headquarters, said: “We’re putting space on demand and at your fingertips with Nasa’s new streaming platform.”

Nasa explained that the streaming service will be available on most major platforms, including Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, and the web.

The company is also working on revamping its flagship and science websites. Already, it has released a Nasa beta website, which will be the home to news about the agency’s missions and research, climate data, Artemis updates and more.

The updated nasa.gov and science.nasa.gov website will be featuring feature a “topic-driven experience” with a common search engine, integrated navigation and a modernised set of web tools.

Chief information officer at Nasa headquarters, Jeff Seaton mentioned that the agency wants to provide a world-class Nasa web experience.

He added by saying: “Modernising 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.”

Nasa has not yet specified a launch date for the Nasa+ streaming service, with the agency saying it will be available later this year.