Watch NASA’s First Ever Twitch Stream from Space
Twitch is heading to space—with its first-ever live stream from orbit. This is exciting news, not just for space enthusiasts but also for anyone curious about what’s next for one of the biggest streaming platforms. Read on to find out how to watch NASA’s historic Twitch stream tomorrow, February 12, at 11:45 AM EST, plus a quick look at how Twitch is performing in 2025.
How to Watch NASA’s First Twitch Stream
Nasa is going live soon and here’s how you can tune in.
The Space Agency is diving into Twitch, bringing space exploration straight to a new audience of gamers, creators, and curious minds.
You’ll be able to watch NASA’s astronauts Don Pettit and Matthew Dominick in action. Don will be live from the International Space Station, 250 miles above Earth, traveling at 17,500 miles per hour, while Matthew, who returned to Earth last October, will join from the ground. They’ll be answering questions in real time, whether you’re curious about life in microgravity or what astronauts eat for breakfast.
What else will be covered?
- Daily life aboard the space station
- Research conducted in microgravity
- Citizen science projects.
📅Watch NASA’s stream live at 11:45 AM EST on Wednesday, February 12, on the agency’s official Twitch channel.
Why Twitch?
Sure, we’ve seen streams from space before, but why choose Twitch to watch NASA live?
Brittany Brown, director of NASA’s Office of Communications Digital and Technology Division in Washington, explained:
We spoke with digital creators at TwitchCon about their desire for streams designed with their communities in mind, and we listened. In addition to our spacewalks, launches, and landings, we’ll host more Twitch-exclusive streams like this one. Twitch is one of the many digital platforms we use to reach new audiences and get them excited about all things space.
She also added, “This Twitch event from space is the first of many”.
While you could watch NASA on Twitch for live events before, this is the first time viewers can submit questions and get answers in real time.
How is Twitch Performing in 2025?
Our latest study shows that Twitch still sets the benchmark in the streaming world, with more than 21 million active streamers, 9.5 million of whom joined last year.
But here’s the catch: the numbers are trending downward. We’ve seen:
- Lower posting frequency in streams and clips.
- A general decrease in views.
- Falling subscriptions at all account levels.
Want to dive deeper into platform trends?
It’s interesting to see how NASA is jumping into new platforms to connect with new audiences. While Twitch is evolving, NASA is doing the same. With NASA+ (its own streaming service) running for a year now, the agency is setting its sights on the young and curious, meeting them right where they are: on Twitch.
