iPhones Headed to Space as NASA Opens the Door for Artemis Crews
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NASA will allow Crew-12 and Artemis II astronauts to bring iPhones and other smartphones into orbit and beyond to capture moments and share images. The move is part of a push to modernize gear and cut through outdated qualification hurdles, replacing older gear like the 2016 Nikon DSLR on Artemis II. While smartphones open new video possibilities in space, they still face standard spaceflight qualification challenges.
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