Four NASA astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission have been posting Earth photos taken with an iPhone 17 Pro Max. NASA’s official Flickr feed tags three of the latest images as captured on the phone, showing the planet through Orion’s capsule window. Each crew member carries a silver iPhone alongside GoPro Hero 11 and Nikon D5 gear, but the new shots come specifically from Apple’s device.

Apple did not participate in NASA’s hardware clearance, yet the agency allowed the consumer phone aboard the flight. The images rival professional DSLR captures, demonstrating the 48‑megapixel sensor and advanced computational photography in low‑light conditions of the latest iPhone. Christina Koch’s portrait, framed by the glowing Earth, exemplifies how a pocket‑sized camera can deliver astronaut‑level visual quality.

With Orion set to swing around the Moon’s far side later today, the crew will break the record for the longest distance traveled by humans. The iPhone shots add a consumer‑focused narrative to the historic flight, giving the public a familiar lens on an otherwise remote venture. Apple’s hardware now carries a literal space‑flight pedigree and inspire future generations.