"Successful Testing of Moon Camera Design Paves Way for Artemis Missions"

Astronauts have tested a new camera, called the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC), designed for future crewed missions to the moon. Developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA's Artemis imagery team, the camera was tested in lunar-like environments in Spain. The off-the-shelf cameras used for HULC were modified to withstand extreme lunar conditions, and the camera's design includes features such as dust and thermal protection and ergonomic buttons for use with gloves. The camera will be used to document scientific discoveries during future moon missions, including NASA's Artemis 3 mission scheduled for 2025.