Here’s how NASA cleared the iPhone 17 Pro Max for astronauts on Artemis II
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Key Points:
- NASA's Artemis II mission is carrying four iPhone 17 Pro Max devices, marking the first time each crew member is provided an iPhone for taking photos and videos in space.
- The iPhones cannot connect to the internet or use Bluetooth, limiting their function to capturing media only.
- NASA's approval process for the iPhones involved rigorous safety evaluations to address hazards such as shatterability and operation in microgravity conditions.
- The iPhone 17 Pro Max features Apple's Ceramic Shield 2, which is touted as the toughest smartphone glass, aiding its qualification for extended use in orbit and beyond.
- Alongside the iPhones, the crew will also use professional cameras like GoPro Hero 11s and Nikon D5s to document the mission.
