NASA Now Allowing Astronauts To Bring Their iPhones On Space Missions
NASA approves iPhones for space missions starting with Crew-12 and Artemis II. Astronauts can now capture personal moments in orbit and beyond.
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NASA Now Allowing Astronauts To Bring Their iPhones On Space Missions
iPhone Space Missions Begin With Artemis II, Crew-12 NASA astronauts will soon carry personal iPhones on orbital and lunar missions for the first time in agency history. Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed the policy shift Wednesday, with certification complete for "the latest smartphones" ahead of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station and the upcoming Artemis II lunar flyby. The move ends decades of restrictions that permitted only government-issued cameras while banning consumer electronics. Astronauts can now document daily life, share Earth views with families, and capture spontaneous moments previously lost to rigid equipment protocols. Credit: Google Why NASA Changed Its Smartphone Policy Now For years, NASA's electronics restrictions weren't about secrecy—they centered on legitimate safety concerns. Consumer smartphones contain components vulnerable to space radiation, which can cause memory corruption, processor glitches, or complete …