Scott Manley

Subscribers 1.8M

Videos 2.9K

Views 739.2M

Channels Like Scott Manley

Scott Manley covers astronomy, spaceflight, physics, and Kerbal Space Program content, blending tutorials and deep-dives with occasional gaming-oriented videos. The channel emphasizes orbital mechanics and rocket science education, evolving from gaming-focused content to pure science, and publishes a large catalog of videos (about 2900) with an average of roughly 443K views per video. Uploads appear frequent given years active since 2006, with a broad mix of topics including explanations of NASA missions, propulsion, and space technology.

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We found 46 YouTube channels similar to Scott Manley

#1

Spacedock

85% relevance

Subscribers 467K

Videos 647

Views 124.6M

Appearances 9

SERP 90%

Similarity 81%

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Similar audience and high search overlap on topics like spacecraft design principles and propulsion types, aligning with Scott Manley’s focus on spaceflight fundamentals even though Spacedock leans more toward design and mission concepts than Scott’s persona.

#2

LabRat Scientific

83% relevance

Subscribers 16.7K

Videos 50

Views 869.5K

Appearances 8

SERP 100%

Similarity 72%

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Shares a strong alignment in orbital mechanics education and rocket propulsion topics, matching high search interest, though LabRat’s delivery is more educational explanation while Scott combos entertainment with demonstrations.

#3

Animations Xplaned

82% relevance

Subscribers 62.7K

Videos 23

Views 9.2M

Appearances 7

SERP 81%

Similarity 83%

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Likely overlaps with Scott Manley on orbital mechanics basics and rendezvous concepts, evidenced by high content similarity; style and depth may differ with more animation-driven explanations.

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The Space Race view on YouTube ▶

78% relevance

Subscribers 712K

Videos 434

Views 152.3M

Appearances 12

SERP 71%

Similarity 82%

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Competes in space mission planning and propulsion discussions, mirroring Scott Manley’s coverage of spacecraft design principles, though The Space Race may emphasize broader mission histories rather than in-depth engineering demos.

#5

Everyday Astronaut

75% relevance

Subscribers 1.9M

Videos 516

Views 362.1M

Appearances 4

SERP 58%

Similarity 86%

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Strong overlap in rocket propulsion technology and engine performance queries; audiences align, but Everyday Astronaut often focuses more on accessible explainers and enthusiasts’ builds compared to Scott Manley’s technical storytelling.

#6

NASA STI Program

73% relevance

Subscribers 50.8K

Videos 902

Views 8.3M

Appearances 6

SERP 59%

Similarity 82%

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Shares educational focus on orbital mechanics and spaceflight engineering with high search interest, yet NASA STI’s content is more research and policy oriented rather than channel-hosted tutorials like Scott Manley.

Content Landscape

Top competitors by match strength are Spacedock (85% match) and LabRat Scientific (83% match). Spacedock overlaps on spacecraft design principles, space mission design, and spacecraft propulsion types, while LabRat Scientific focuses on orbital mechanics education, rocket science explained, and rocket propulsion technology. Animations Xplaned (82% match) also presents overlap on orbital mechanics education and related topics. Everyday Astronaut (75% match) shares interest in rocket propulsion technology and related fundamentals. Scott Manley has a larger subscriber base (1.8M) than Spacedock (467K) and LabRat Scientific (16.7K) but trails Everyday Astronaut in size (1.9M). The common query threads among competitors include space mission planning, propulsion technology, and orbital mechanics education, signaling competition for educational spaceflight content.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Scott Manley?

Spacedock — 85% match, 467K subscribers; LabRat Scientific — 83% match, 16.7K subscribers; Animations Xplaned — 82% match, 62.7K subscribers. They share a focus on science and space topics, often featuring educational astronomy and spaceflight content similar to Scott Manley.

What type of content does Scott Manley make?

Scott Manley creates science- and space-focused videos, including astronomy, physics, spaceflight, and gaming topics. His content includes analyses of space missions and tech like scramjets, NASA programs, and planetary science, with an average of about 443.4K views per video and an upload frequency around several videos per week.

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