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NASA to Allow Astronauts to Bring Smartphones to Space

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Today, 4:59 PM by Rich Brome @rbrome.bsky.social

NASA is making a new exception to its policies regarding the technology astronauts are allowed to bring and use on space missions. Astronauts will now be allowed to bring smartphones, primarily for camera functions. Previously, astronauts were limited to a short list of approved devices that has gone through extensive testing and/or modification, including a special, cumbersome Nikon DSLR camera. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced the new policy on social media, saying "We are giving our crews the tools to capture special moments for their families and share inspiring images and video with the world." The first missions with the new policy include the upcoming Artemis II mission to the moon, and the Crew-12 rotation to the International Space Station.

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