Artemis II Astronauts Share Stunning Earth And Moon Photos Taken On iPhone 17 Pro

NASA’s Artemis II mission has officially shattered the record for the farthest human spaceflight, but for those watching from the ground, perhaps one of the most relatable milestones involves a device found in millions of pockets: the iPhone. From the time the Orion spacecraft first reached orbit and then its maximum distance of 252,756 miles from Earth, the crew managed to capture a series of breathtaking "Shot on iPhone" images of the Earth and Moon.

This view just hits different 🌍
@Astro_Christina and @astro_reid take a moment to look back at Earth as they continue deep into space toward the Moon. pic.twitter.com/NMDeLj256K

— NASA (@NASA) April 4, 2026

Astronaut Reid Wiseman captured this stunning image of the Moon using nothing more than an iPhone 17 Pro.

the same camera that fits in your pocket. pic.twitter.com/mZevaDhhIT

— Earth (@earthcurated) April 6, 2026

Of course, the bigger ...