Watchly Safety Review

$5M Selfie From Space

0:26 · 7.1M views · June 3, 2025

Minor FlagsReviewed June 2026

This short promotional clip is essentially safe for all ages, though it functions primarily as an advertisement for a website rather than educational content. It features a well-known YouTuber promoting a free service to send photos to space via a self-built satellite, which is a genuinely cool concept — but the video is more of a call-to-action than a learning experience. Parents should know upfront that the main goal is to drive kids to visit spaces.com.

Content Breakdown · 5 Categories

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The video description explicitly discloses sponsorships from Google Pixel and T-Mobile with hashtags (#GooglePartner, #TMobilePartner), making these transparent rather than hidden. The transcript itself promotes 'spaces.com' which is the creator's own project, not an undisclosed third-party ad. Because disclosure is present in the description, this does not meet the threshold for hidden advertising.

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“Description discloses: 'Big thanks to my friends at Google Pixel @madebygoogle' and '@T-Mobile' with #GooglePartner and #TMobilePartner hashtags.”

“Transcript directs viewers to 'spaces.com' — the creator's own satellite project.”

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

The video title references '$5M' in the context of a satellite project cost, but the content itself emphasizes giving something away for free rather than flexing wealth as an identity or status symbol.

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“Title: '$5M Selfie From Space' — references cost but frames it as a gift to viewers ('it's totally free').”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The closing line 'I'll see you in space' creates mild parasocial warmth, but there is no guilt-tripping, manufactured drama, or emotional dependency language present in this short promotional clip.

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“'Upload yours to spaces.com and I'll see you in space.' — friendly but not manipulative.”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The call-to-action ('Upload yours to spaces.com') is a straightforward product invitation rather than a guilt-trip, superstition-based, or coercive engagement bait. No 'true fans' exclusion language or fake giveaway mechanics are present.

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“'Upload yours to spaces.com and I'll see you in space.' — standard CTA, not manipulative.”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

While the '$5M satellite' framing has a stunt-like quality, the content itself is a genuine promotional piece for a real technology project rather than shock-value destruction or extreme-eating content.

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“Title '$5M Selfie From Space' has a sensational framing, but the transcript content is informational and promotional.”

What Parents Need to Know

This is a very short video (under a minute) that promotes a free service allowing anyone to upload a photo to be displayed on a satellite in space. There is no inappropriate content whatsoever — no bad language, violence, or mature themes. On the positive side, the space angle could genuinely spark curiosity about satellites, orbital mechanics, and space technology in young viewers. The main thing parents should be aware of is that it is essentially a promotional clip encouraging kids to visit an external website, so you may want to visit spaces.com together with your child before they upload any personal photos. Uploading images to third-party websites always warrants a quick parental check, especially for younger children.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Did you know satellites orbit the Earth hundreds of miles above us? What do you think it would be like to travel that far into space?
2Why do you think someone would build their own satellite? What kinds of things do you think satellites are used for?
3Before uploading any photo to a website, what should you always do first? Why is it important to ask a parent before sharing pictures online?
4What would YOU send to space if you could, and why?

What's This Video About?

Meet my BRAND NEW satellite that will take your selfie in space with the Earth PHOTOBOMBING YOU!!! Big thanks to my friends at Google Pixel @madebygoogle for being the best phone to display all the space selfies on and to @T-Mobile for supporting this project in celebration of T-Satellite, the only satellite + mobile network with seamless connection. #GooglePartner #TMobilePartner

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is appropriate for children aged 5 and up. It contains no harmful content, and the concept of sending a photo to space is exciting and accessible for young kids, though parental supervision is recommended before visiting any linked website.

Is this video safe for young children?

Yes, the video contains no language, violence, or mature themes of any kind. It is a very short, upbeat clip that is clean and easy to understand for children of all ages.

Is this video actually an advertisement?

Effectively, yes — it is a promotional clip for the website spaces.com, encouraging viewers to upload their photos. While the service is described as free, parents should preview the website before their child interacts with it.

Should I let my child upload a photo to spaces.com?

We recommend parents visit the website first and supervise any photo uploads. Sharing images on third-party websites always carries some privacy considerations, so it's a good opportunity to talk to your child about online safety.

Does this video teach kids anything educational?

The video touches on the exciting idea of satellites and space technology, which could spark curiosity in young viewers. However, it is very brief and does not go into any depth — parents looking for educational space content may want to follow up with more detailed videos or resources.

Who is the person in this video?

The video features a popular YouTuber alongside a reference to MrBeast, both of whom have large followings among children and teens. Parents should be aware that their child may be familiar with these creators and may be more inclined to follow through on the call to action because of that familiarity.

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$5M Selfie From Space

Content Breakdown · 5 Categories

What Parents Need to Know

Talk to Your Kids About

What's This Video About?

Frequently Asked Questions

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