It was released as the lead single and title track of his fourth studio album on February 25, 2021.

Jonas first dropped hints about his upcoming album on his social media in early February 2021.

[2][3] The singer officially kicked off the era on February 25 by releasing the lead single "Spaceman".

[8] The music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and shows Jonas wandering a desolate planet where he lives in a futuristic mirrored abode.

[9] On March 1, 2021, French-American R&B and pop singer Lolo Zouai called out Jonas, accusing him of copying her and showing similarities between the introduction of her song "Jade" and "Spaceman".