NASA To Allow Smartphones for Upcoming Crew-12 and Artemis II Missions

SummaryNASA is breaking with decades of hardware conservatism by letting Crew-12 and Artemis II astronauts carry modern smartphones into space for the first timeThe move upgrades outdated camera setups, speeds up the tech-approval pipeline, and signals a broader shift toward using commercial devices in space missionsSmartphones will help astronauts capture more spontaneous imagery, support mental well-being, and make space exploration feel more human and relatableNASAs decision to finally clear ...