Astronauts are capturing one of the most historic space missions in decades on social media, using iPhones to share their experiences aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission. The crew — consisting of Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen — is documenting their journey from the Orion spacecraft back towards the moon, with content posted on platforms like Instagram. They’ve shared intimate images using the iPhone’s selfie camera, showing Earth from space, and a heavily viewed Instagram Reel styled like a ’90s sitcom, complete with the *Full House* theme song.
The mission marks the first crewed flight to lunar space since 1972, capturing public interest through social media with behind-the-scenes moments, zero-gravity updates, and stunning Earth views. This shift in communication reflects NASA’s efforts to engage younger audiences by showcasing astronauts as relatable people and highlights the evolving role of digital platforms. Artemis II’s lunar flyby will also be livestreamed on Netflix, making the mission accessible to audiences worldwide.