Space on Social Media

"Webb's First Deep Field — The Universe Unveiled"

America's space agency in full. Live launches, ISS operations, Hubble and Webb imagery, planetary science, and mission updates spanning the entire solar system and beyond.

"Starship | Integrated Flight Test — Full Broadcast"

The definitive source for SpaceX launch coverage. Every Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship mission streamed live with commentary from the SpaceX team directly.

"Starship vs. Saturn V — Why Size Matters"

Tim Dodd breaks down rocket science without dumbing it down. Deep-dives on propulsion, orbital mechanics, and live launch coverage that goes well beyond the countdown clock.

"The Real Science Behind Science Fiction Rockets"

Astrophysicist, pilot, and gamer who explains space history, rocket engineering, and current missions with a clarity that's become a benchmark for science communication on YouTube.

"The Largest Black Hole in the Universe — Size Comparison"

A Munich-based animation studio that makes the universe feel urgent. Their videos on black holes, the Fermi Paradox, and interstellar travel are some of the most-watched science content ever made.

"How Black Holes Could Be Hiding New Laws of Physics"

Graduate-level physics made watchable. PBS Space Time goes deeper than almost anyone else on YouTube — quantum gravity, dark matter, the fabric of spacetime. Not dumbed down. Not boring.

"Союз МС-25: Стыковка с МКС" (Soyuz MS-25: Docking with the ISS)

The official YouTube channel of Russia's state space corporation. Covers Soyuz launches, mission briefings, cosmonaut biographies, and archival footage from the Soviet space program. Unmatched primary-source access to the Russian side of spaceflight.

"Путь к звёздам: Космонавтика" (Path to the Stars: Cosmonautics)

Russia's leading science documentary channel — the Russian equivalent of National Geographic Science. Covers cosmonautics, physics, and natural history with production values that rival anything in the West. A window into how Russian scientists explain the universe to their own people.

"Последние новости из космоса" (Latest News from Space)

Independent Russian-language space journalism covering global missions. Offers candid reporting on CNSA's lunar progress, SpaceX milestones, and ESA developments from an outside perspective. A good balance to Western-centric coverage.

"天宫空间站：神菓飞船对接" (Tiangong Space Station: Shenzhou Docking)

China's official space agency on Bilibili. Full mission coverage of the Tiangong space station, Shenzhou crewed missions, Chang'e lunar program, and Tianwen Mars exploration. The footage of taikonauts inside Tiangong is genuinely stunning.

"火粉是怎么升空的？" (How Does a Rocket Get to Space?)

The most popular science animation channel in China — often compared to Kurzgesagt for its clean visuals and meticulous research. Their videos on rocketry, orbital mechanics, and the Chinese space program are exceptional. The animations are clear enough to follow without knowing Chinese.

"China's Tiangong Space Station: Inside the Chinese Space Lab"

China's international broadcaster — this channel publishes in English, making it the easiest entry point for non-Chinese speakers wanting to understand China's space ambitions. Live launch coverage, taikonaut interviews, and documentaries on Chang'e and Tianwen.

"La Relativité Générale en 14 Minutes" (General Relativity in 14 Minutes)

Physicist David Louapre makes quantum mechanics, cosmology, and general relativity genuinely accessible without sacrificing accuracy. His videos on black holes, the Big Bang, and the nature of time are considered some of the best science communication in any language.

"Ariane 6 : Premier Vol" (Ariane 6: First Flight)

France's national space agency and one of ESA's most active partners. CNES covers Ariane 6 launches from Kourou in French Guiana, climate satellites, French astronaut missions aboard the ISS, and international collaborations including the James Webb telescope.

"Voyage dans le temps : est-ce possible ?" (Time Travel: Is It Possible?)

Bruce Benamran brings a sharp wit and rigorous research to French science communication. His videos range from relativistic physics and space travel to the philosophy of science. A cult following across the entire French-speaking world — and deservedly so.

"¿Qué hay dentro de un agujero negro?" (What's Inside a Black Hole?)

José Luis Crespo is Spain's most-watched science YouTuber. His videos on quantum physics, astrophysics, and the nature of reality are meticulously researched and visually compelling — the Spanish-speaking world's answer to Kurzgesagt, with a more personal, conversational delivery.

"La IA que ayuda a la NASA a explorar el espacio" (The AI Helping NASA Explore Space)

Carlos Santana covers artificial intelligence and emerging technology with a focus on how it intersects with space exploration — autonomous rovers, machine vision for telescope data, and AI-driven mission planning. Essential for understanding the tech side of the new space economy, in Spanish.

"El Sistema Solar y más allá — ciencia en español"

The Spanish-language space and astrophysics community spans Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and beyond. Dozens of independent creators cover everything from planetary science to amateur stargazing. Follow the link to discover the full community — you may find a new favorite creator.

"はやぶさ2: 小行星リュウグウのサンプル回收" (Hayabusa2: Sample Retrieval from Ryugu)

Japan's space agency and one of the world's most technically daring. JAXA's channel covers H-II/H-III rocket launches, the Hayabusa asteroid missions (first to return samples from two asteroids), the Kibo ISS module, and Japan's upcoming lunar exploration plans. Extraordinary engineering, beautifully presented.

"SpaceXスターシップ打ち上げ解説" (SpaceX Starship Launch Explained)

Japan's premier space news portal covering global missions — not just Japanese ones. sorae reports on SpaceX, NASA, ESA, CNSA, and ISRO with the same depth they give JAXA coverage. An excellent window into how Japan's space community follows the broader industry.

"今妈の星空ガイド" (Tonight's Stargazing Guide)

Japan's leading astronomy magazine and media outlet — the Japanese equivalent of Sky & Telescope. AstroArts covers telescope reviews, planetary conjunctions, meteor showers, and deep-sky objects with the precision Japan's amateur astronomy community is known for. Their monthly sky guides are beautiful.