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February 6, 2026

NASA will finally allow astronauts to bring their iPhones to space

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NASA will finally allow astronauts to bring their iPhones to space

TL;DR

  • NASA astronauts will be permitted to bring modern smartphones, including iPhones, into orbit starting with Crew-12 and Artemis II.
  • The initiative aims to equip astronauts with better tools for capturing and sharing photos and videos from space.
  • NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is challenging existing processes to expedite the qualification of modern hardware for spaceflight.
  • This decision simplifies the technology available to astronauts, replacing older cameras like a 2016 Nikon DSLR on the Artemis II mission.
  • Smartphones have been on previous orbital missions and private spaceflights, but this marks a broader official allowance for NASA crews.
  • The qualification process for spaceflight technology is complex, involving tests for radiation, thermal stability, vacuum, and more.

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