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NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon

TechnologyFebruary 5, 2026
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NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon
"We are giving our crews the tools to capture special moments."

The iPhone is going orbital, and this time it will be allowed to hang around for a while.

On Wednesday night, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman revealed that the Crew-12 and Artemis II astronauts will be allowed to bring iPhones and other modern smartphones into orbit and beyond.

"NASA astronauts will soon fly with the latest smartphones, beginning with Crew-12 and Artemis II," Isaacman wrote on X. "We are giving our crews the tools to capture special moments for their families and share inspiring images and video with the world."

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