NASA Permits Astronauts to Bring iPhones on Artemis 2 Lunar MissionFri 6th Feb, 2026The upcoming Artemis 2 lunar mission will mark a significant shift in NASA's operational procedures, as astronauts will be permitted to carry modern smartphones, including iPhones, during their journey around the Moon. Recently, this meant using digital SLR cameras from 2016 and action cameras like GoPros for photography and documentation purposes on space missions. The decision to allow contemporary smartphones aboard Orion, the spacecraft set for Artemis 2, reflects ongoing efforts to modernize NASA's approach. While the integration of consumer-grade electronics into space missions is not entirely unprecedented, it has primarily been associated with private or commercial flights. The agency anticipates that this move will also help inspire broader public interest in space exploration through the sharing of authentic, in-moment content from the lunar mission.

Source: The Munich Eye February 06, 2026 16:38 UTC