Tim Cook celebrates the return of Artemis II: “Taking iPhone photography to new heights”

“Congratulations on the successful mission of Artemis 2! You’ve beautifully captured the wonders of space and Earth, taking iPhone photography to new heights, and we’re so grateful you shared it with the world. Your work continues to inspire us all to think differently. Welcome home! ” Cook tweeted.

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman tweeted on February 4 that astronauts can carry smartphones, but did not specify the brand. “NASA astronauts will soon be flying using the latest smartphones, starting with Crew-12 and Artemis II. We give our staff the tools to capture special moments for their families and share inspiring images and videos with the world. ” Isaacman wrote.

Of all the photos, the one that got the most attention was the one of Lieutenant Colonel Reed Wiseman looking out of the window of Orion. The Earth in the photo appears in the distance. A pale blue globe against dark space. The image was reportedly captured using the iPhone’s front-facing camera.

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A third commented: “Photography with iPhone has now become a veritable interstellar space. So proud to see the photos taken by the Artemis 2 astronauts. Congratulations to Tim Cook and the NASA team! Apple has proven itself once again when it comes to technology.” A fourth wrote: “BTW, these photos are the best iPhone ads ever.”