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The moon in a new light and resolution! Artemis is ready to launch.
Scientists and astronauts are preparing to take more pictures of the lunar surface than ever before ahead of humanity's new visit to the moon. NASA's Artemis mission survey team is working with European colleagues to develop the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC).
Built specifically for lunar exploration, HULC has been thoroughly tested as part of the PANGAEA training program in Lanzarote, Spain, under the guidance of the European Space Agency (ESA).
The engineers who worked on the HULC camera used professional cameras known for their light sensitivity and advanced lenses. To adapt the camera to space conditions, the NASA team made a number of key changes, including a protective coating against dust and heat to withstand temperatures from minus 200 to 120 degrees Celsius on the Moon. In addition, a set of ergonomic buttons has been added for ease of use even in a space suit.
ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, known for his impressive satellite images, noted the quality of the camera's design, saying: "The engineers did a great job of reconfiguring the buttons and providing simple but reliable protection for the camera."
The images will play a key role in documenting scientific discoveries during future lunar missions. The astronauts tested the camera in a variety of conditions, including bright day and dark volcanic caves, to simulate extreme lunar conditions.
The Artemis camera for shooting the Moon is a significant difference from the equipment used during the Apollo missions. Unlike the mechanical cameras used during the Apollo 11 mission, the Artemis camera will be the first mirrorless camera designed for manual use in space.
The Artemis III mission is scheduled to land at the Moon's South Pole, where the crew will search for evidence of water ice in permanently shadowed craters.
Astronauts will take a variety of images on the lunar surface, from close-ups to panoramic images and videos. Testing under the PANGAEA program focused on selecting the best lenses and optimizing camera settings.
Scientists and astronauts are preparing to take more pictures of the lunar surface than ever before ahead of humanity's new visit to the moon. NASA's Artemis mission survey team is working with European colleagues to develop the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC).
Built specifically for lunar exploration, HULC has been thoroughly tested as part of the PANGAEA training program in Lanzarote, Spain, under the guidance of the European Space Agency (ESA).
The engineers who worked on the HULC camera used professional cameras known for their light sensitivity and advanced lenses. To adapt the camera to space conditions, the NASA team made a number of key changes, including a protective coating against dust and heat to withstand temperatures from minus 200 to 120 degrees Celsius on the Moon. In addition, a set of ergonomic buttons has been added for ease of use even in a space suit.
ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, known for his impressive satellite images, noted the quality of the camera's design, saying: "The engineers did a great job of reconfiguring the buttons and providing simple but reliable protection for the camera."
The images will play a key role in documenting scientific discoveries during future lunar missions. The astronauts tested the camera in a variety of conditions, including bright day and dark volcanic caves, to simulate extreme lunar conditions.
The Artemis camera for shooting the Moon is a significant difference from the equipment used during the Apollo missions. Unlike the mechanical cameras used during the Apollo 11 mission, the Artemis camera will be the first mirrorless camera designed for manual use in space.
The Artemis III mission is scheduled to land at the Moon's South Pole, where the crew will search for evidence of water ice in permanently shadowed craters.
Astronauts will take a variety of images on the lunar surface, from close-ups to panoramic images and videos. Testing under the PANGAEA program focused on selecting the best lenses and optimizing camera settings.
