NASA has announced that astronauts will now be allowed to carry smartphones during their upcoming space missions, starting with the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station and the Artemis II mission around the moon.
The decision to permit the use of smartphones marks a shift towards embracing modern technology in space exploration. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman explained that this change will enable crews to capture personal moments and share captivating content with the world more spontaneously.
The traditional use of decade-old cameras for space missions is being replaced by the dynamic capabilities of smartphones, offering a more immediate approach to documenting life in space. This evolution showcases NASA’s commitment to adapt to modern tools and processes, ensuring safety and efficiency in future space endeavors.
The Crew-12 mission, set to depart for the International Space Station next week, will be the first to implement this new policy. Meanwhile, the Artemis II mission, a historic journey around the moon, has been rescheduled to March.
Source: TechCrunch