PBS Space Time
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @pbsspacetime |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | Physics, Astronomy, Documentary |
| Created | February 9, 2015 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 3.5 million |
| Total views | 566,623,696 |
| Videos | 461 |
| Global rank | #5,443 |
| Country rank | #1,924 in United States |
| Niche rank | #95 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $9,483 – $23,708 per month |
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PBS Space Time (@pbsspacetime) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Science niche, created on February 9, 2015.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 3.5 million subscribers, 567 million total views and 461 videos, ranking #5,443 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
PBS Space Time is a successful content creator that launched on YouTube in 2015, building an audience of 3,490,000 subscribers through selective content creation. With 443 videos generating 540,944,171 total views, the channel maintains an average of 1,221,092 views per video. The channel evolved over 11 years of content creation, establishing itself as a recognized presence in its category through consistent uploads and audience engagement. Their content strategy and community building efforts have positioned them among successful YouTube creators in their field.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 3,540,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 566,623,696 |
| Videos | 461 |
| Average views per video | 1,229,119 |
| Global rank | #5,443 |
| Rank in United States | #1,924 |
| Rank in Science | #95 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 6,973,069 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $9,483 – $23,708 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $113,800 – $284,501 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $770,608 – $1.9 million |
| Estimated net worth | $2.3 million |
Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.
Growth
| Period | Subscribers gained | Views gained |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 0 | +114,602 |
| 7 days | +10,000 | +1,265,858 |
| 30 days | +10,000 | +6,973,069 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (June 19, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (June 19, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (June 19, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 5 million, not yet projected
- views: 1 billion, projected for December 11, 2031
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on PBS Space Time's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What Happens At The Edge Of The Universe? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios | September 30, 2015 | 8,699,004 | 118,407 |
| 2 | The Speed of Light is NOT About Light | October 7, 2015 | 7,128,616 | 107,960 |
| 3 | 5 REAL Possibilities for Interstellar Travel | October 15, 2015 | 7,113,197 | 91,229 |
| 4 | The Quantum Experiment that Broke Reality | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios | July 27, 2016 | 7,086,935 | 102,069 |
| 5 | The Real Meaning of E=mc² | May 20, 2015 | 6,522,680 | 103,150 |
| 6 | Is an Ice Age Coming? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios | May 25, 2016 | 4,952,460 | 59,102 |
| 7 | Should We Colonize Venus Instead of Mars? | March 4, 2015 | 4,782,800 | 81,863 |
| 8 | Are there Undiscovered Elements Beyond The Periodic Table? | November 16, 2022 | 4,592,816 | 100,931 |
| 9 | Why Is 1/137 One of the Greatest Unsolved Problems In Physics? | September 28, 2022 | 4,590,949 | 106,019 |
| 10 | Is Interstellar Travel Impossible? | June 22, 2022 | 4,516,662 | 92,773 |
Niche and category
PBS Space Time's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #95 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Physics (#14), Astronomy (#5) and Documentary (#279).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #240 |
| Physics | #14 |
| Astronomy | #5 |
| Documentary | #279 |
Channel keywords: space, science, astrophysics, astronomy, stars, physics, outer space, aliens, black holes, quantum mechanics, general relativity
See also
- Steve Mould (3.6 million subscribers)
- SPACE (Official) (3.6 million subscribers)
- Sunny ki Pathshala (3.6 million subscribers)
- Physics Girl (3.5 million subscribers)
- Mr. Hacker (3.4 million subscribers)
- Nerdologia (3.4 million subscribers)
- AstroKobi (3.2 million subscribers)
- Hank Green (3.2 million subscribers)
References
- "PBS Space Time". YouTube.
- "PBS Space Time" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.