# NASA's Artemis II mission captured stunning images using the nearly decade-old Nikon D5 DSLR.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-08 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- NASA used the Nikon D5 DSLR, released in 2016, for Artemis II mission photography.
- The Nikon D5's ISO range of up to 3.2 million enabled detailed low-light space images.
- Artemis II carried 32 cameras, including 17 handheld and 15 mounted on the spacecraft.
- NASA is testing the newer Nikon Z9 in space for use in future Artemis missions.

**Countries:** United States

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