WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Streaming giant Netflix announced yesterday that it will soon allow viewers to binge on rocket launches and spacewalks through a partnership with the US space agency Nasa.

"Whether you're a die-hard space nerd or someone who just really, really enjoys seeing Earth glow from 250 miles up, the countdown has officially begun," Netflix said in a blog post announcing the new Nasa+ feed.

Programming will include "jaw-dropping Earth views from the International Space Station (ISS), astronaut spacewalks that make your palms sweat" and rocket launch livestreams, according to Netflix.

Nasa said its partnership with the entertainment company, which reported over 300 million subscribers in December, aims to "bring space a lit...