# Outer Space Game Broadcasts The Angry Birds Nasa Announcement Video is the First of Its Kind By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-03-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-birds-nasa-announcement References: [techland.time](http://techland.time.com/2012/03/08/new-angry-birds-announcement-from-the-international-space-station/) & [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/toys-games/nasa-explains-angry-birds-space-in-space/) In an Angry Birds [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-streaming-service) announcement video, it was revealed that the viral gaming software has an outer space version set to be released on March 22. It features Donn Pettit, a NASA Astronaut who was flying approximately 240 nautical miles above the Earth's surface while making this video. This is the first time any gaming software has had its newest product announced from outer space and has definitely set a standard for [gaming announcements worldwide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-ads-gamebreaks) -- especially for any game that has to do with the stars. The video took a slightly educational view in which Don Pettit offered some insight into trajectory and how the effects of no gravity are crucial in determining flight patterns for astronauts let alone virtually angered birds. The Angry Birds NASA announcement video is an innovative marketing tactic and makes one wonder what companies will have to do to top it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Outer Space Gaming:** The Angry Birds NASA announcement video showcases the growing trend of incorporating outer space themes into gaming. - **Space-based Marketing:** The video demonstrates the emerging trend of using space-related concepts as innovative marketing strategies. - **Educational Gaming:** The combination of gaming and educational elements in the video reflects the trend of integrating learning experiences into games. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The Angry Birds NASA announcement video highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry through unique marketing approaches. - **Entertainment:** The use of outer space themes in gaming opens up new opportunities for disruption and creativity within the entertainment industry. - **Education:** The incorporation of educational content in gaming, as seen in the video, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the education sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Game-Themed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iswii-angry-birds.md) - [Space Exploration Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-streaming-service.md) - [Alien-Hunting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taito.md) - [Space-Centric Metaverse Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-horizons.md) - [Remastered Classic Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rovio-classics.md) - [Intergalactic Gamer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfield-x-tempur-dream-chair.md) - [Space-Inspired Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-collections.md) - [Space-Themed IPA Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-craft-ipa.md) - [Robot Character Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-bot.md)