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NASA shares iPhone video capturing Earthshine from Orion during Artemis II

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Why This Matters

This article highlights how astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission used an iPhone to capture stunning footage of Earthshine from space, demonstrating the device's capability to produce high-quality visuals even in demanding environments. Such content not only advances public engagement with space exploration but also showcases the evolving role of consumer technology in scientific and exploratory contexts. This development underscores the increasing importance of accessible, high-quality imaging tools for both professionals and enthusiasts in the tech industry.

Key Takeaways

The iPhone footage, captured on the mission’s second day, shows Earth’s reflected light illuminating the Orion cabin. Watch it below.

Earthshine, shot on iPhone

At this point, some might consider it old news that the Artemis II crew used iPhones to shoot photos and videos during their mission around the Moon earlier this month.

But for astronomy enthusiasts, myself included, there’s no such thing as too many astronomy photos and videos.

That said, earlier today, the NASA Artemis account on X shared a stunning video showcasing Earthshine from the Orion spacecraft.

In the video, astronaut Christina Koch’s face is completely lit up, illuminated only by sunlight reflected off Earth during the mission’s second flight day.

After a few seconds, she flips the camera, revealing Earth outside the capsule, with the iPhone’s reflection faintly visible in the glass.

Watch the video below:

Earthshine.

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