Astronauts can now bring smartphones on NASA's moon missions

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NASA astronauts will now be permitted to bring smartphones on lunar missions, starting with Artemis II. This change allows crews to capture and share personal moments and inspiring images with the public, enhancing documentation of space journeys. The approval process was expedited, and this marks a shift from older camera technology, with SpaceX having previously allowed phones on private missions.


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