The Handheld Universal Lunar Camera in development has a blanket for dust and thermal protection, as well as ergonomic buttons for use with bulky gloves.
ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet documents field exploration in the lunar-like landscapes of Lanzarote, Spain. [Courtesy: European Space Agency]
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Artemis III astronauts will use a new NASA-developed Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) to document their mission, marking the first steps on the moon in over 50 years.
The HULC is a mirrorless camera built from off-the-shelf parts, modified for extreme lunar conditions with protection against dust and temperatures, and ergonomic buttons for use with bulky gloves.
The camera is undergoing extensive testing, including simulated lunar environments during ESA's Pangaea training course, to ensure it is intuitive and easy for astronauts to operate under challenging conditions.
Testing is underway for a new camera to be used by Artemis III astronauts to document the first steps on the moon’s surface in more than 50 years, according to the European Space Agency (ESA).
The NASA-developed Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) is a mirrorless, hand-held camera built from off-the-shelf cameras and modified for the unique operational conditions of space.
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