Overview
- NASA released new Artemis II photos from the Orion capsule that were shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max handsets, with Earth visible through the cabin windows.
- EXIF data reviewed by Gizmodo shows the shots used the phone’s 18‑megapixel front camera at default settings and saw only light edits in Adobe Lightroom Classic.
- Each astronaut carried an iPhone 17 Pro Max alongside two Nikon D5 DSLRs and four GoPro Hero 11 action cameras, and some exterior views came from a GoPro Hero 4 Black mounted outside Orion.
- NASA approved smartphones through a four‑phase safety review that identifies hazards and proves mitigations for zero‑gravity, and Apple was not involved in the agency’s qualification.
- The crew is set to reach its closest approach to the Moon on Monday as part of a flyby and return arc, and NASA says the phones help the astronauts capture personal moments to share with families and the public.