NASA Approves iPhone 17 Pro Max for Historic Artemis II Moon Mission
- NASA has officially approved the iPhone 17 Pro Max for the Artemis II Moon mission, marking the first time a modern smartphone is cleared for a crewed deep‑space flight. gulfnews.com+1
- Each of the four Artemis II crew members—Commander Wiseman, Pilot Glover, and Specialists Koch and Hansen—was equipped with an iPhone 17 Pro Max to capture photos and videos during the journey. gadgets360.com+1
- The devices operate in a proprietary “space mode”, incorporating software and possible hardware tweaks to withstand zero‑gravity, radiation, and extreme temperature fluctuations. gulfnews.com+1
- While traveling at roughly 25,000 mph, the phones record the mission without any network connectivity, providing real‑time documentation from deep space. 9to5mac.com
- Early images released by NASA on April 2, taken with the iPhone’s front camera, showcase stunning views of Earth from the Orion spacecraft’s window. macrumors.com
- Leveraging commercial off‑the‑shelf technology like the iPhone could cut development costs and timelines, potentially making future space travel more accessible and engaging. gulfnews.com+1
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