"Nikon Z9: Astronauts Test Next-Gen Moon Camera for Artemis Missions"

The European Space Agency (ESA) has released images of the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) being tested for the upcoming Artemis III mission to the Moon in 2025. Close examination of the images reveals that the camera being used is a modified Nikon Z mirrorless camera, possibly the Nikon Z9. The camera has been designed for handheld use in space and features modifications such as a repositioned rear screen and key buttons to accommodate astronauts wearing gloves. Nikon has a long-standing partnership with NASA, and their cameras have been used in space missions since 1971.