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NASA Content Beams to HBO Max & Discovery+
12 Aug
Summary
- NASA's live space content is now accessible on discovery+ and HBO Max.
- Artemis III, a key lunar mission, is slated for broadcast in mid-2027.
- NASA+ content remains available for free on its official website and YouTube.
NASA's extensive live content, from daily operations to significant missions, is now accessible on the streaming platforms discovery+ and HBO Max. Discovery+ offers a continuous 24/7 livestream of Earth from the International Space Station. This strategic move aims to enhance public engagement by making NASA's mission and educational materials available across multiple devices and preferred channels.
HBO Max will feature special NASA events, including major rocket launches and flagship missions. Notably, the Artemis III mission, planned for mid-2027, is set to stream on HBO Max. This mission is crucial for paving the way for a human moon landing, potentially by 2028. The mission will involve astronauts docking with commercial lunar landers in low-Earth orbit.
SpaceX will enhance the Artemis III broadcast using laser crosslink technology on the Orion spacecraft, enabling the downlink of high-quality 4K imagery and video to Mission Control and the public. NASA has replaced its satellite broadcast of NASA TV with NASA+, a free platform available on its official website and YouTube channel. This ensures content remains accessible to all enthusiasts.
