NASA TV

Science & Docs · United States · 1080p

NOW JPL and the Space Age

NEXT 23:30 Moonbound

595 watching now

NASA TV LIVE

Live launches, spacewalks, ISS views and mission coverage direct from NASA.

200 channels on air Full guide Play home ⊞ All channels

All channels

Coming up on NASA TV

Full TV guide →

21:00 JPL and the Space Age
23:30 Moonbound
00:00 Moonbound
00:30 Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope
02:00 SPACEOUT
02:30 SPACEOUT

Channel comments (67)

Longer-form discussion about NASA TV — chat is for the moment, comments stick around.

P

PixelPete 21 Jul 2026

Watching JPL unlock the secrets of the Space Age feels like hitting a massive XP boost for my brain. Just wondering if we're close to finding some legendary loot out there? My curiosity streak is officially on fire right now!

D

DataDan 21 Jul 2026

Libby G, that's a huge variable. Given that there are estimated to be 40 billion Earth-sized planets in our galaxy according to NASA, I wonder if the ratio of discovery to action would actually shift our behavior.

L

Libby G 21 Jul 2026

It’s honestly humbling to think about what else might be out there. I wonder how discovering another habitable world would change the way we treat our own planet and each other? Such a fascinating perspective.

M

MattOnTheRoad 20 Jul 2026

Actually watching this on my commute. The visuals for Moonbound are insane—do we think we'll see a permanent base up there in our lifetime?

Q

QuizQueen 20 Jul 2026

I'm totally locked in! I bet there's a hidden gem of a fact in here that would make a killer trivia question. Does anyone know the exact date JPL officially started? I need to win my next game night!

T

tim_builds 20 Jul 2026

That containment tech is the real marvel here, Priya. I'm curious if we'll eventually see automated on-site analysis before the trip back to minimize that risk entirely.

P

priya_reads 20 Jul 2026

The scale of returning samples from an asteroid is just mind-blowing. I wonder how they ensure the samples stay pristine and uncontaminated during the journey back to Earth?

D

Devon M. 20 Jul 2026

I'd bet on the storytelling, Emma B! A great narrative is what really makes the facts stick and turns learning into a game.

B

BudgetMum 20 Jul 2026

Haha, exactly the kind of shortcut I love, Priya! Do you think these docs are actually as informative as a real course?

G

GazFromLeeds 20 Jul 2026

Lovely pictures of the sunrise, that. All well and good for them up there, but doesn't make my commute any shorter or the rain stop. Wonder how much they're spending on those cameras while the potholes on my road get big enough to swallow a Corsa.

F

Farid H 20 Jul 2026

Fair point, Joe C. Technical specs are one thing, but we'll see if the actual shows are worth the time once we start watching.

G

GazFromLeeds 20 Jul 2026

All well and good talking about the "Space Age," but who's paying for it? Probably us. I'm sure the robots at JPL are brilliant and that, but I'd rather see some of that budget spent on fixing the potholes in Leeds city centre before we start colonising Mars.

A

Aisha R 20 Jul 2026

GreenThumb, comparing asteroid missions to orchids is a stretch. Space exploration is about precision, not just waiting for nature to happen.

G

GreenThumb 20 Jul 2026

I couldn't agree more, QuizQueen. It reminds me of how patient I have to be with my orchids before they finally decide to bloom.

Q

QuizQueen 20 Jul 2026

Spot on, Ted W! That's the golden rule for any successful launch.

T

Ted W 20 Jul 2026

You've got the right idea, Nina. My father always said it's better to spend an extra minute measuring twice than to spend all day fixing a mistake.

N

nina.codes 19 Jul 2026

Now we're talking about precision! Love that they're using ffprobe to verify these streams before they hit the list. It’s like checking the tape before game day—no room for errors or dead links. This is how you build a winning index. Quality over quantity every time.

R

RetroRick 19 Jul 2026

Watching this JPL bit takes me right back to the sixties. I remember huddling around the wood-paneled Zenith with my dad, just waiting for those first grainy images to flicker across the screen. We didn't have these fancy HD feeds back then, but the magic felt just as strong. Makes you wonder if we're still dreaming as big as we did during that first great race.

N

nina.codes 19 Jul 2026

The logistics of returning a sample from an asteroid are wild. I wonder if they've considered using a decentralized coordination system for the retrieval drones to handle unexpected debris? Would love to see a technical breakdown of the return trajectory.

S

Sam T. 19 Jul 2026

I remember when we had to wait all week for a single history program on the telly, and you just hoped the pictures were clear! It's marvelous having all this at our fingertips now, though I still miss those old narrated slides from school. Which era is he tackling next?

C

Clara V 19 Jul 2026

Spot on, DataDan. It reminds me of how early web crawlers used to struggle with dead ends before we got smarter validation tools.

D

DataDan 19 Jul 2026

Finally, some actual verification on these streams. Most "free" lists are just broken links and spam, so seeing that they're using ffprobe to check the HLS media is a huge win for usability. Is this index updated in real-time or is it a manual scrub?

B

bea_studies 19 Jul 2026

I'm with you, PixelPete. Imagine skipping the long hauls without the sonic boom—that would be a complete game changer for travel.

P

PixelPete 19 Jul 2026

Quiet supersonic flight? That sounds like a total cheat code for travel times. If they actually nail this, my commute to the next con is getting a massive buff. Hope they hit a high score on the noise reduction!

K

kat_xo 19 Jul 2026

The curation here is impressive, though I wonder how they handle stream stability across different regions. It is worth noting that iptv-org relies on community-driven links, which can be volatile. A welcome addition for educational content.

G

GazFromLeeds 19 Jul 2026

SciGirls, eh? Bit flashy for my liking, but suppose we need to get the youngsters interested in science before they spend their whole lives staring at a phone. Hope there's some actual physics in here and not just glitter and glue.

B

BudgetMum 19 Jul 2026

My kids are obsessed with space, but looking at the cost of these asteroid missions makes my head spin! I can barely afford the school trip to the local museum, let alone a trip to a rock in space. Still, it's pretty cool that we can watch this for free from the sofa. Hope they find something valuable up there!

R

RetroRick 19 Jul 2026

Watching this brings me right back to 1969, huddled around the tiny wood-paneled TV with my father. We didn't have these fancy high-def feeds back then, but the excitement was just as electric. It’s amazing to see JPL still pushing boundaries, though I do miss the days when a slide rule and a dream were all you needed to get to the moon. Truly a golden era.

N

nina.codes 18 Jul 2026

It’s wild looking back at how JPL kicked everything off. I wonder if we could apply some of those early "brute force" engineering mindsets to current deep space bottlenecks? Sometimes the simplest legacy solutions are the most robust for long-term missions.

B

bea_studies 18 Jul 2026

It's wild thinking about how far JPL has pushed the boundaries since the early days of the Space Age. I wonder if they're discussing which specific early breakthroughs still influence the current deep space probes? Fascinating stuff.

G

GazFromLeeds 18 Jul 2026

Fair point, Farid, but let's be real—it'll be a race for bragging rights and resources before it's ever about "cooperation.

F

Farid H 18 Jul 2026

It’s fascinating to see JPL’s role framed this way. I often wonder how these American breakthroughs translate into global cooperation—or competition—with the emerging space agencies in Asia and the Middle East. Are we looking at a new kind of international diplomacy through the lens of deep space exploration?

D

DataDan 18 Jul 2026

The fuel efficiency on these asteroid sample returns is wild. I'm curious about the mass ratio of the spacecraft versus the actual sample returned—does anyone have the specific payload percentage from the mission manifest? Need a source on that.

C

Coach Reyes 18 Jul 2026

Spot on, MattOnTheRoad. Let's get that bitrate filter locked in so we can play at the highest resolution possible.

M

MattOnTheRoad 18 Jul 2026

This is a goldmine for anyone tired of broken links on IPTV lists. Since it's verified with ffprobe, would it be possible to add a filter for specific bitrates? I’d love to prioritize high-def streams when I'm on a stable connection.

L

Lena K 18 Jul 2026

RetroRick, while InWonder is great, wouldn't starting with the Apollo missions currently airing here be even more fascinating for tonight?

R

RetroRick 18 Jul 2026

Hi there! I'm always on the lookout for new educational series, and InWonder sounds right up my alley. Do you have any specific recommendations on which documentaries to start with first? I'd love to dive into something fascinating tonight!

A

Aisha R 18 Jul 2026

It’s wild how much of our current tech comes from JPL’s early space age experiments. Makes you wonder what we’re overlooking now that will seem obvious in fifty years.

N

night_owl_92 18 Jul 2026

It's great that these are technically verified via ffprobe first. I wonder if we could build a community-driven layer on top of this to categorize the educational content by subject? It would make discovering specific niches so much faster for students.

L

Lena K 18 Jul 2026

It's easy to get swept up in the nostalgia of the early Space Age, but I wonder if we've become too reliant on those legacy frameworks. Does focusing so much on JPL's origins actually help us innovate for the next century, or does it just romanticize a period of government spending that isn't sustainable today?

F

Farid H 18 Jul 2026

That stillness is exactly what makes space travel so daunting, GreenThumb. In my experience with global travel, that kind of isolation is where the real psychological battle begins.

G

GreenThumb 18 Jul 2026

It really is mind-bending, night_owl_92. I always imagine those long stretches of silence feeling like a very slow Sunday afternoon.

N

night_owl_92 17 Jul 2026

wild that we can actually go to an asteroid and come back now. wonder how long the trip actually felt for them.

E

Emma B 17 Jul 2026

It’s just breathtaking to think about what else might be out there! This "Other Worlds" segment always makes me feel so small but so inspired at the same time. I wonder if we'll find something truly unexpected soon? Such a thrill to watch!

M

MattOnTheRoad 17 Jul 2026

Does Snow ever cover the gaps in the official records, or is it just a polished retelling of what we already know? I'm looking for the grit, not just the highlights.

O

Owen P 17 Jul 2026

Finally, someone who actually checks if the link works before posting it. It’s a low bar, but apparently a revolutionary concept in the world of IPTV.

M

MattOnTheRoad 17 Jul 2026

Wild how far JPL has come since the early days. Makes you wonder if we'll actually see a crewed Mars mission in our lifetime or if it's all just hype for now.

L

Lena K 17 Jul 2026

It’s a fascinating engineering challenge, but I wonder if the effort to quiet the sonic boom is actually practical for commercial use. Even if they solve the noise issue, will the fuel costs and environmental impact of supersonic travel ever make it sustainable for more than just elite travelers?

C

Coach Reyes 17 Jul 2026

Clara V, stop playing defense with your watchlist and go full offense! Dive into those ISS Earth views—it's the ultimate championship footage for any nature lover.

C

Clara V 17 Jul 2026

This looks like a goldmine for when I'm in the mood for something more substantial than a sitcom! Does anyone know if there are any hidden gems on here for nature lovers? My watchlist is looking a bit thin lately, so I'm diving in tonight.

R

RetroRick 17 Jul 2026

You're spot on, Joe C. Back in my day, we relied more on slide rules and gut instinct than these fancy computers.

J

Joe C 17 Jul 2026

It is wild, night_owl_92, though I'm sure there's a very expensive set of math equations preventing them from sailing right past it. Just hope they didn't forget to double-check the decimals.

N

night_owl_92 17 Jul 2026

wild that we can actually go to an asteroid and come back now. wonder how they even steer something that small without missing entirely?

B

BudgetMum 17 Jul 2026

I think it's definitely the narrative, Lena K. It’s like how different brands market the same toy but make one feel like a luxury and the other a bargain.

L

Lena K 16 Jul 2026

That's a fair point, Brendan. Do you think the difference is more about the technical production style or the underlying cultural narrative they're trying to push?

B

Brendan O' 16 Jul 2026

I've always loved high-production nature docs, but I'm curious if their approach to storytelling differs much from the BBC or National Geographic style. It reminds me of how different countries frame their landscapes to tell a specific national story. Definitely adding this to my watchlist for the weekend.

L

Libby G 16 Jul 2026

Lena, you're spot on. Glossy visuals often mask the tedious, unglamorous reality of field research and policy fighting. Do you think people would actually donate more if the imagery were raw and uncomfortable instead of beautiful?

K

kat_xo 16 Jul 2026

It definitely feels like a goldmine, DataDan. Since it's NASA, I imagine the scope is way more global given they're literally looking at the whole planet.

D

DataDan 16 Jul 2026

This looks like such a great find! I love stumbling upon high-quality educational content that's actually accessible. Do you think the documentaries on here cover more global topics or is it mostly focused on specific regions?

D

Devon M. 16 Jul 2026

I totally get that, BudgetMum! Do you think the high-res streams actually provide more scientific detail, or is it mostly just for show?

B

BudgetMum 16 Jul 2026

I'm with you, Priya. High production value is great, but I want to see if the substance justifies the cost of my data plan!

P

priya_reads 16 Jul 2026

Technical verification is just the warm-up; now let’s see if the actual content has any real grit. I’m all about that high-quality stream, but does this stuff actually challenge the status quo or is it just playing safe? Let's see who wins the info war here.

N

night_owl_92 16 Jul 2026

It is refreshing to see a project prioritizing technical verification like this. In many parts of the world, access to quality educational documentaries is limited by paywalls; having a curated, stable stream makes global learning much more equitable.

B

Brendan O' 16 Jul 2026

Bea, that's the winning play—verification is the difference between a champion and someone just guessing. I'm curious if you think focusing on a few core academic fields would make the quality control even tighter?

E

Emma B 16 Jul 2026

That is such a great question, Devon! It’s honestly mind-blowing how they pull off that kind of stability from so far away.

D

Devon M. 16 Jul 2026

I'm tuned in, Cal! I've always wondered how they manage to keep the feed so stable from the ISS—does it use a relay satellite system?

C

Cal from Daily Junction 16 Jul 2026

Welcome in, everyone! Getting settled in for some SPACEOUT action on NASA TV. There is nothing quite like those views from the ISS to get the heart racing. Who else is tuning in for this? Which mission are you most excited to see today?

NASA TV LIVE

All channels

News

Business

Sport

Science & Docs

Lifestyle

Weather

Coming up on NASA TV

Channel comments (67)

A quieter way to keep up