Artemis II Astronauts Benefit From Photography Training
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission underwent around 20 hours of specialized photography training ahead of their historic flyby of the Moon, significantly improving the quality of the images captured.
Under the guidance of NASA experts, they learned to operate in extreme conditions, including simulated photography from the Orion capsule using a model of the Moon. The resulting images reportedly impressed not only the public, but also the instructors themselves.
Technology also played a key role. The mission relied in particular on the Nikon D5 SLR camera, known for its resistance to radiation and its ability to perform in low-light conditions. An iPhone 17 Pro Max was used as a supplement, although it encountered limitations in data transfer.
The mission produced rare views of the far side of the Moon, a solar eclipse and Earth seen from a distance. Unlike during the Apollo era, the astronauts were able to review images instantly and share video in real time.