NASA Loosens Tech Rules, Allowing Astronauts to Use Smartphones on Space Missions

NASA has relaxed its longstanding tech rules by allowing astronauts to use modern smartphones, including iPhones, during space missions. The move starts with SpaceX Crew-12 and Artemis II missions, where iPhones will circle the moon. NASA will receive iPhones directly from Apple, marking the first time iPhones have been qualified for extended use in space.