Company Apple she answered after successfully completed Artemis II missions. Finally, they pointed out that some of the viral Artemis II photos from space were taken with an iPhone device. They now have a recognizable mark on them Shot on iPhone. Honestly – it’s strange that we even waited this long…
During the mission, the astronauts in the Orion capsule used the model iPhone 17 Pro Max for taking photos and videos, including selfies with the Earth in the background. After the crew’s return, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Chief Marketing Officer Greg Jozwiak congratulated the astronauts on a successful mission via social media.
In the announcements, they pointed out that the astronauts managed to record unique scenes of space and Earth. They said that such moments additionally promote the possibilities of mobile photography in extreme conditions.
Congratulations to Artemis II on a successful mission! You captured the wonders of space and our planet beautifully, taking iPhone photography to new heights, and we’re grateful you shared it with the world. Your work continues to inspire us all to think different. Welcome home!
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 11, 2026
Recall that NASA previously confirmed that the iPhone is certified for extended use in orbit. Additionally, according to official information, all crew members had one device for personal use during the mission.
The photos that have attracted the most attention show Commander Reid Wiseman and researcher Christina Koch looking at Earth through the capsule’s window. According to the available data, the recordings were made with the front camera of the aforementioned iPhone device on the second day of the mission. Considering that it is a selfie camera, the pictures are all the more fascinating.
Artemis II photos mostly taken with Nikon D5 camera
However, most of the photos from the mission were created using professional equipment. The equipment consisted of Nikon D5, Nikon Z9 and GoPro HERO4 Black cameras, which is standard practice in such missions.
Artemis II is the first manned mission to the Moon since 1972, reminds MacRumors. The spacecraft circled its far side, breaking the record for the farthest point humans have reached from Earth. Since the Orion capsule does not have the ability to land, the mission was performed as a flyby, after which the spacecraft returned safely to Earth. The Artemis II photos are likely to be remembered as well as those of previous major missions. This is why the success of Apple is even more significant.
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