Moonshot on iPhone: Astronaut Reid Wiseman snaps unbelievable photo of the lunar surface
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Key Points:
- Commander Reid Wiseman captured a stunning photo of the lunar surface using his iPhone 17 Pro Max during the Artemis II spacecraft’s final approach for its historic lunar flyby.
- This mission marks the first time NASA astronauts have been allowed to use the latest smartphones, including four iPhone 17 Pro Max units, alongside other cameras like the GoPro HERO 4 Black and Nikon models.
- The photo Wiseman took, confirmed by Mission Control to show the Chebyshev crater, was shared live as the crew turned off cabin lights to improve image quality.
- The Artemis II crew is currently completing post-lunar flyby activities and sending photos back to Earth, with images available on NASA Johnson’s Flickr account pending updates.
- The mission’s livestream continues to provide real-time coverage, allowing the public to follow the historic lunar flyby and related activities.
