"NASA Chooses Nikon Z9 for Lunar Photography Mission"
TL;DR
NASA and Nikon are collaborating to develop a handheld camera, the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC), for astronauts to use on the Moon during the upcoming Artemis missions. The camera, based on a modified Nikon Z9, is designed to withstand the lunar environment's harsh conditions and will feature advanced technology, including video capabilities and a viewfinder. In addition to the camera development, NASA is also making progress on a docking system for the Artemis program, which will facilitate crew movement between the Orion spacecraft and the Starship Human Landing System built by SpaceX.
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