NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon
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NASA has announced that astronauts on its Artemis missions will be permitted to bring personal smartphones, including iPhones, to the Moon and other spaceflight activities. The policy change is intended to enable crew members to capture photos, take selfies, and share images and updates with families and the public, enhancing communication and documentation capabilities during the missions.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Ars Technica·NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon
NASA will allow Artemis astronauts to bring iPhones to the Moon. Administrator Jared Isaacman announced that Crew-12 and Artemis II astronauts can use modern smartphones in orbit. Astronauts can capture moments for families and share images with the world.
- TechCrunch·NASA astronauts can now bring their phones with them on their mission to the moon
NASA astronauts can bring phones on moon missions. This allows for unique photos and updates. Astronauts can now take selfies in space.
- Engadget·NASA will now allow astronauts to take their smartphones to space
NASA will permit astronauts to bring their smartphones to space. This change may enhance communication and documentation capabilities. Astronauts can now use personal devices in space.
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