NASA to fly iPhones on Artemis II, Jared Isaacman announced
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NASA's Artemis II astronauts will be taking iPhones with them as they travel around the Moon, capturing photos and videos along the way.
Announced by Jared Isaacman in early 2026, this move is all about making space exploration feel more personal and relatable, using tech most of us already know.
NASA iPhones stay on airplane mode
The iPhones will stay on airplane mode to keep spacecraft systems safe, working just as cameras.
By choosing familiar smartphones instead of bulky gear, NASA is showing how far everyday tech has come.
Artemis II is the first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, running for about 10 days with four astronauts on board, and it is a key step before future lunar landings.