Cutting-edge Moon camera undergoes successful testing in Europe

European astronauts and scientists are collaborating with NASA's Artemis imagery team to develop the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) for future Moon missions. The camera, tested in lunar-like landscapes in Spain, is built from off-the-shelf cameras with modifications for space, including dust and thermal protection. Astronauts used the camera during geological field trips to document their exploration work, and the camera's design was praised for its simplicity and reliability. The camera will be the first mirrorless camera for handheld use in space and will record videos to provide situational awareness and document lunar exploration. Further testing and modifications will be done before the Artemis III lunar landing.