Watchly Safety Review

How to Take a Selfie From Space!

Mark Rober

0:54 · 3.2M views · December 2, 2024

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

2Minor Flags

This video is largely safe and genuinely exciting for kids, offering a fun, space-themed interactive experience, though it does weave in a subscription pitch for CrunchLabs that parents should be aware of. The concept — launching a satellite so fans can take a 'selfie from space' — is creative and sparks real curiosity about science and technology. The promotional element is present but handled relatively transparently, and there's even a charitable angle where viewers can sponsor a box for a child who can't afford one.

Content Breakdown · 3 Categories

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentSome

The video description explicitly discloses Google Pixel and T-Mobile partnerships (#GooglePartner #TMobilePartner), which is a positive sign of transparency. However, the video transcript itself does not verbally disclose these sponsorships while promoting CrunchLabs subscriptions and SpaceSelfie.com as if they are purely organic content. The in-video promotion of CrunchLabs subscriptions and the satellite service functions as a commercial pitch without an in-video verbal disclosure of the paid partnerships.

See evidence (4)

“Just go to spaceselfie.com and upload your picture”

“All this is free if you're a CrunchLabs subscriber or if you just become one now”

“All you have to do is just sponsor one box for a kid who can't afford it”

“Description mentions #GooglePartner and #TMobilePartner but this is not stated in the video itself”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

There is a mild appeal to belonging ('be one of the very few people who can say I was photobombed by planet Earth') and a soft urgency framing, but it does not rise to the level of manufactured emotional dependence or guilt-tripping. The tone is enthusiastic but not manipulative.

See evidence (1)

“'be one of the very few people who can say I was photobombed by planet Earth' — mild exclusivity appeal”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The video includes a call-to-action to visit SpaceSelfie.com and subscribe to CrunchLabs, but these are standard promotional CTAs without guilt-tripping, superstition framing, or coercive 'true fan' language. The threshold for flagging is not met.

See evidence (2)

“'Just go to spaceselfie.com and upload your picture' — standard CTA”

“'If you're a CrunchLabs subscriber or if you just become one now' — subscription prompt”

What Parents Need to Know

This short video promotes an interactive space selfie experience tied to a CrunchLabs subscription service. The exciting hook — uploading your photo to an actual satellite — is real and educational, giving kids a tangible connection to space science and orbital mechanics. However, parents should know that accessing the feature for free requires being a CrunchLabs subscriber, so there is a commercial incentive embedded in the fun. The creator does offer an alternative of sponsoring a box for a child in need, which models generosity. No inappropriate language, violence, or other concerning content is present. Kids may come away genuinely interested in satellites, space, and how objects orbit the Earth.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What do you think it would feel like to see your photo taken from space? What would you want to be doing in the picture?
2The video mentions the satellite travels at 5 miles per second — can you imagine how fast that is? How long do you think it would take to go around the whole Earth?
3The creator says you can sponsor a box for a kid who can't afford one. Why do you think he included that option, and what does it tell us about sharing opportunities with others?
4When someone offers something 'free' with a subscription, is it really free? How can we think carefully about offers like that?

Protected Viewing

What's This Video About?

Meet my BRAND NEW satellite that will take your selfie in space with the Earth PHOTOBOMBING YOU!!! We’ll even take the picture over your house if you tell me your city when you upload your picture! Go to SpaceSelfie.com (link in my profile) to get yours FREE if you’re a CrunchLabs subscriber, otherwise you just need to sponsor 1 box for a kid who can’t afford it :) Big thanks to my friends at Google Pixel for being the best phone to display all the space selfies on and to @T-Mobile in celebration of their progress towards breakthrough satellite coverage #GooglePartner #TMobilePartner @madebygoogle

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is suitable for children aged 6 and up. The content is clean and exciting, though younger children may not fully grasp the subscription-based commercial element woven into the pitch.

Is there any inappropriate content in this video?

No. The video contains no violence, bad language, sexual content, or other harmful material. It is a straightforward promotional video for a space-themed interactive experience.

Is this video trying to sell something to my child?

Yes, in part. The free space selfie feature is tied to a CrunchLabs subscription, so the video functions as both entertainment and a marketing pitch. The commercial intent is relatively transparent, but parents should be prepared to discuss it with their child.

Is the space selfie experience real?

Yes, the CrunchLabs space selfie project involved an actual satellite with a camera that could photograph uploaded images in orbit. It's a genuine science and engineering project, not just a gimmick.

Does the video have any educational value?

Yes — it introduces kids to concepts like satellite orbits, orbital speed, and the idea of objects circling the Earth, all in an engaging and accessible way. It can be a great conversation starter about space science.

Is there anything manipulative about how the video presents its offer?

There is mild engagement baiting, as the exciting premise is tied to a subscription service. However, the creator does offer a charitable alternative and is upfront about the conditions, making it less manipulative than many similar videos.