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Artemis II: All the Apple, GoPro, and Microsoft gadgets on Orion
- Artemis II carried consumer gadgets such as iPhone smartphones, GoPro cameras, Nikon bodies, and Microsoft tablets aboard Orion for tasks and documentation.
- Crew members Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen are on a mission about a quarter of a million miles from Earth.
- The mission includes documenting life aboard Orion with iPhone photography and GoPro footage for a Disney/NatGeo documentary.
- Microsoft Surface Pro tablets support both scientific work and routine tasks like email aboard Orion.
- GoPro cameras are used both inside Orion and on its exterior solar arrays for rugged filming.
- The crew plans to return to Earth on April 10, 2026, marking a major milestone in crewed lunar exploration.
- Artemis II features a mix of terrestrial tech repurposed for space, reflecting the crew’s need to document and operate efficiently.
- The mission emphasizes both scientific imaging and practical daily tasks aboard Orion.
- Gadgets include two Nikon D5 bodies and a variety of lenses and accessories for lunar photography.
- The mission aims to document life aboard Orion and support NASA's Artemis program storytelling.
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