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Updated · WTOP · Apr 11NASA’s Artemis II Relies on Classic Nikon Camera for Historic Moon Mission Photos
52 articles · Updated · WTOP · Apr 11
- NASA’s Artemis II astronauts used a mix of cameras, including the older Nikon D5 DSLR, to capture their historic lunar flyby mission.
- Despite newer options, the D5 was chosen for its proven reliability and superior low-light performance, crucial for space photography.
- Trained by RIT alumni, the crew’s photography aims to provide vital scientific data and inspire future generations through their images.
Why did NASA trust a decade-old DSLR camera for its historic return to the Moon? Beyond the stunning photos, what was the true human story of this deep space journey? What secrets of the Moon's far side did the crew's high-resolution photos reveal? With experts calling the launch 'crazy,' was the Artemis II mission an acceptable risk? How will this mission impact the intensifying US-China race to build a base on the Moon? How will NASA's controversial heat shield perform during Orion's perilous re-entry tomorrow?