Nikon Developing Rugged Camera for Astronauts to Document NASA's Return to the Moon
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Nikon is developing a rugged, mirrorless camera for astronauts to use on the Moon during NASA's Artemis missions.
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The camera will have video capabilities and improved low-light photography compared to Apollo-era film cameras.
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NASA is testing a docking system to allow the Orion spacecraft to link up with SpaceX's Starship lunar lander.
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The camera will be tested on the Space Station before being used on the Moon during Artemis 3 in 2026.
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The tests and technology developments highlight the preparations underway for renewed crewed lunar missions.