NASA Loosens Tech Rules, Allowing Astronauts to Use Smartphones on Space Missions
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Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 8:46 am ET1min read
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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.
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