NASA expands streaming reach with Amazon Fire TV launch
The free, ad-free service is now accessible via Alexa on compatible Fire TV units, marking a step in the agency’s mandate to share its exploration story with a wider audience.
NASA announced on Thursday that its NASA+ programming is now available on Amazon Fire TV Channels. The move allows customers to access the agency’s content by using Alexa on compatible Fire TV devices. This distribution partnership aims to bring space exploration closer to home by making mission and educational content available on multiple devices for viewers on their preferred channels.
Rebecca Sirmons, general manager of NASA+, stated that the partnership helps share the agency’s story with a broader audience. She cited the global impact of the Artemis II mission, noting that it captured the hearts and minds of viewers and inspired what the agency refers to as the "Artemis generation." Sirmons emphasized that the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on the agency to share its story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience, and streaming partners help accomplish that goal.
Future programming on Fire TV may include coverage of science mission launches, test flights for rendezvous and docking with human landing systems, robotic lunar deliveries, and the first crewed mission to the Moon under the Artemis programme. The specific timeline for when this content will air is not specified, and the agency described the list as potential rather than a confirmed schedule.
The service remains free and ad-free via the NASA app and the agency’s website. This expansion aligns with plans shared during NASA’s Ignition event earlier this year, which included increasing the cadence of Artemis missions and building the first Moon Base. Sirmons added that as the agency works toward building humanity’s first Moon Base, it will continue to provide transparent and engaging content coverage.
Cheryl Warner, based at the agency’s Headquarters in Washington, provided contact details for media inquiries regarding the announcement. The integration represents another step in executing NASA’s promise to the public for a greater look into the agency, ensuring that mission updates and educational material are accessible across various platforms.
