NASA

Subscribers 12.7M

Videos 6K

Views 969.1M

Channels Like NASA

NASA covers space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research through a mix of content indicated by video titles and keywords such as space, ISS, shuttle, Apollo, galaxies, and telescopes. The channel features a variety of formats including news updates, official briefings, trailers, and mission coverage, with frequent content reflecting Artemis, SpaceX, and resupply missions. It publishes regularly since 2008, with an average of about 147.6K views per video and a large catalog of 6000+ videos, indicating ongoing, long-form and mission-focused content across multiple formats.

Results last updated 3 months ago.

Similar Channels

We found 47 YouTube channels similar to NASA

#1

Spaceflight Now

91% relevance

Subscribers 475K

Videos 1.1K

Views 94.4M

Appearances 24

SERP 100%

Similarity 85%

NASA missions updates spaceflight news human spaceflight updates

Both target audiences interested in NASA missions and spaceflight news, with high search overlap on 'NASA missions updates' and 'spaceflight news' (91% search match) and strong alignment in mission-focused content (85% content match), indicating similar informational emphasis.

#2

NASASpaceflight

78% relevance

Subscribers 1.4M

Videos 4.9K

Views 709.0M

Appearances 22

SERP 74%

Similarity 80%

spaceflight news human spaceflight updates rocket launch coverage

Directly overlaps with NASA topics via 'spaceflight news' and 'rocket launch coverage,' aligning with NASA on mission updates and human spaceflight, reflected in a 78% overall match driven by solid search and robust content alignment (74% search, 80% content).

#3

Scott Manley view on YouTube ▶

71% relevance

Subscribers 1.8M

Videos 2.9K

Views 739.2M

Appearances 11

SERP 52%

Similarity 83%

NASA missions updates human spaceflight updates space propulsion testing

Covers NASA missions and human spaceflight updates alongside space propulsion testing, yielding a 71% overall match because of strong content focus on propulsion and missions (83% content) despite moderate search overlap (52%).

The Space Race YouTube channel thumbnail

#4

The Space Race view on YouTube ▶

68% relevance

Subscribers 712K

Videos 434

Views 152.3M

Appearances 18

SERP 55%

Similarity 77%

space exploration news NASA missions updates spacecraft missions 2026

Shares interest in space exploration news and NASA missions updates with a 68% overall match, where content emphasizes spacecraft missions in 2026 (77% content) and searches align on NASA-related topics (55% search).

#5

NASA Video

62% relevance

Subscribers 1.0M

Videos 10K

Views 214.3M

Appearances 11

SERP 35%

Similarity 80%

launch readiness briefings spaceflight technology demonstrations deep space propulsion

Replicates NASA's emphasis on launch readiness and deep space propulsion demonstrations, achieving a 62% overall match due to high content overlap (80%) on technology demonstrations, though search overlap is lower (35%).

#6

Digital Astronaut

60% relevance

Subscribers 45.1K

Videos 88

Views 8.7M

Appearances 7

SERP 26%

Similarity 82%

space exploration news NASA missions updates spacecraft missions 2026

Appeals to space exploration and NASA missions updates, with high content similarity (82%) on upcoming spacecraft missions, giving a 60% overall match despite modest search overlap (26%).

Content Landscape

Competitors identified include Spaceflight Now (91% match, 404K subscribers) and NASASpaceflight (78% match, 1.4M subscribers) as the top two by match strength. They share overlapping queries with NASA such as 'NASA missions updates', 'spaceflight news', and 'human spaceflight updates'. Scott Manley (71% match, 1.8M subscribers) is another close competitor, connected through queries like 'NASA missions updates' and 'space propulsion testing'. The competitors generally have larger or similar subscriber counts compared to NASA and focus on spaceflight news, mission coverage, and propulsion topics, mirroring NASA's emphasis on mission updates and space exploration content. All three channels compete for similar audience interest in spaceflight events, launches, and propulsion topics.

Video Highlights

Didn't Make the Cut

41 additional channels that were close

Rank	Relevance	Channel	Similarity	Subscribers	SERP	Appearances
#7	57%	NASA's Kennedy Space Center	86%	140K	12%	2
#8	56%	NASA Space News	67%	605K	39%	10
#9	56%	NBC News ▶	66%	11.8M	40%	8
#10	53%	NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory	78%	1.2M	17%	2
#11	53%	BBC News	64%	19.4M	37%	6
#12	53%	GREAT SPACEX	76%	203K	18%	7
#13	53%	VideoFromSpace	76%	2.1M	18%	3
#14	53%	The Launch Pad	81%	761K	11%	2
#15	52%	Isaac Arthur	71%	873K	23%	8
#16	51%	Space Startup News	80%	7.1K	8%	1
#17	51%	The Aerospace Corporation	76%	3.2K	13%	1
#18	50%	European Space Agency, ESA	71%	1.4M	20%	6
#19	50%	BBC Earth Science	70%	1.8M	21%	7
#20	50%	AI Uncovered ▶	66%	234K	27%	10
#21	50%	Copenhagen Suborbitals	77%	62.6K	10%	1
#22	49%	Dietrolafacciata	73%	9.6K	13%	3
#23	49%	NASA Science	76%	216K	9%	4
#24	49%	Marion Kerr	73%	6.8K	13%	1
#25	48%	TODAY ▶	68%	5.0M	19%	5
#26	48%	Animations Xplaned	73%	62.7K	10%	1
#27	48%	Initialized Capital	71%	4.0K	13%	1
#28	48%	Late Science	69%	105K	17%	7
#29	47%	Astrum ▶	65%	2.8M	19%	7
#30	47%	CoconutScienceLab	72%	111K	8%	1
#31	47%	DW News ▶	66%	6.2M	18%	3
#32	46%	TerkRecoms - Tech TV	71%	102K	10%	1
#33	46%	Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell ▶	69%	25.1M	12%	2
#34	46%	APT	66%	1.1M	16%	4
#35	46%	Explore Mode	69%	25.3K	10%	1
#36	46%	The Wall Street Journal ▶	65%	6.6M	17%	3
#37	46%	CBS News ▶	67%	7.0M	13%	7
#38	45%	Anton Petrov	67%	1.6M	12%	3
#39	43%	Science Channel ▶	65%	5.3M	11%	3
#40	43%	Gartner	63%	78.4K	14%	3
#41	43%	BBC Archive	64%	650K	12%	2
#42	43%	Associated Press ▶	63%	4.3M	12%	2
#43	43%	National Weather Service (NWS)	65%	74K	9%	2
#44	42%	WION ▶	64%	10.4M	8%	1
#45	42%	Progress - Science Documentaries	64%	295K	9%	3
#46	42%	Sky News ▶	64%	9.2M	8%	1
#47	40%	TED-Ed ▶	60%	22.4M	10%	1

Search Queries Used

space exploration news NASA missions updates spaceflight news human spaceflight updates Artemis program news spacecraft missions 2026 space science discoveries orbital operations updates space station resupply missions rocket launch coverage space propulsion testing spacecraft docking events crewed spaceflight investigations launch readiness briefings spaceflight technology demonstrations space mission planning robotic space exploration orbital mechanics basics deep space propulsion spacecraft life support astronaut training programs planetary science updates space weather impacts lunar exploration plans Mars sample return missions international space collaboration satellite navigation tech space robotics advances propellant efficiency studies space telescope discoveries exoplanet research news spaceflight safety analyses habitat design for space reentry technology trends launch window forecasting

Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to NASA?

Spaceflight Now — 91% match, 404K subscribers; NASASpaceflight — 78% match, 1.4M subscribers; Scott Manley — 71% match, 1.8M subscribers. They share a focus on space exploration and technology, with news, analysis, and educational content related to spaceflight and NASA missions.

What type of content does NASA make?

NASA creates videos about spaceflight, missions, and space science (e.g., Moonbound trailer, Artemis updates, cargo/spacecraft launches). The channel likely uploads varying content with recent videos showing trailers, mission news, and launch coverage, and averages about 147.6K views per video.

How do we determine which channels are similar to NASA?

We analyze NASA's recent videos, generate topic-relevant search queries, check YouTube search results, and compare the meaning of each channel's content to measure similarity. The result is a ranked list sorted by SERP overlap, semantic similarity, and search appearances.

Analyze Another Channel

Discover similar channels for any YouTube creator