Is space & astronomy a good niche?
It’s too early to call. We only track 2 channels in space & astronomy so far. RPM is middle of the road, around $3–$7.5 per 1,000 views. Read the numbers below as a first look, not a verdict.
Examples worth studying
The channels beating their niche average by the most, and the biggest breakout videos of the last 90 days. The full list is in the app.
Channels beating the average
Hugo Lisoir558K subscribers(opens YouTube in a new tab)12×$4.5K – $11.2KByNiche estimate, monthly
Past the Blue11,900 subscribersFacelessShorts(opens YouTube in a new tab)6.4×$732 – $1.8KByNiche estimate, monthly
rays space3,620 subscribersShorts(opens YouTube in a new tab)0×$1 – $4ByNiche estimate, monthly
Breakout videos, last 90 days
- Something Weird Is Happening on Europa — Scientists Are WatchingCelebrity Files, 1,563 views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
51× - How Starlink ACTUALLY Works — The Technology ExplainedCelebrity Files, 1,364 views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
45× - What Exactly Happened On SpaceX's THIRTEENTH Starship Test Flight!Celebrity Files, 1,057 views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
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How to start a space & astronomy channel
Only 0% of channels in this niche are faceless. Viewers expect a face and a personality, so being ready to go on camera makes it a lot easier.
The most common formats among the channels we track: narrated documentary / explainer (100%).
Study the example channels below: which titles and thumbnails multiply their average, and how long are the videos?
Pick a narrower angle inside space & astronomy: focus on one audience or one question instead of the generic videos everyone makes.
Aim for the median first: here that’s 84,429 views per video. Ship your first 10 videos in one format, then adjust from the data.
Do the math honestly: 100,000 monthly views in this niche earn roughly $300 – $750. You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours to monetize.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube RPM for space & astronomy?
Long videos in space & astronomy earn an estimated $3–$7.5 per 1,000 views (Science & education category). Shorts pay much less: about $0.04–$0.1 per 1,000 views. RPM also shifts with your viewers’ countries and the ad season.
Can you run a faceless space & astronomy channel?
0% of the 2 channels we track here are faceless. The most common formats: narrated documentary / explainer (100%). With this little data, the share can still change.
How competitive is the space & astronomy niche?
We only track 2 channels so far, so it’s too early to say much about competition. The numbers update every night as we find new channels.
How much does a space & astronomy channel make?
The median channel earns an estimated $2.2K – $5.6K a month and gets a median of 84,429 views per video. The estimate comes from the last 30 days of views and the niche’s RPM range; the biggest channels earn far more.