
Artemis 2's camera kit: Nikon D5 to Z9, GoPro, and iPhone gear you can buy today
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission uses a surprisingly practical mix of cameras—15 mounted on the Orion spacecraft and 17 used by the crew—headlined by Nikon’s D5 DSLR and Z9 mirrorless, plus GoPro action cams and an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The gear list includes the D5 with an 80-400mm lens, a selection of Nikon primes and zooms (35mm f/2D, Z14-24mm f/2.8, 14-24mm f/2.8 ED, 24-70mm f/2.8), the FTZ II adapter, the Z9’s newer optics, along with consumer picks (GoPro Hero 13 and iPhone 17 Pro Max). Space.com notes prices and affiliate links for shoppers to buy similar gear, underscoring NASA’s preference for reliable legacy bodies combined with modern mirrorless tech.





