NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Took iPhones Into Space
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- During the Artemis II mission to the moon, an iPhone was seen floating inside the spacecraft's cockpit, marking one of the first times NASA has allowed astronauts to fly with smartphones.
- The silver iPhone was passed among crew members Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch about four hours into the mission.
- NASA provided each astronaut with an iPhone during their quarantine starting in March, but the devices are restricted from internet or Bluetooth connectivity.
- The primary use of the iPhones on the mission is for capturing photos and videos, with no capability for video calls or gaming while in orbit.
