As we reported before, NASA almost didn't approve the iPhone 17 Pro Max to go on board the Artemis II spacecraft into space. It has been a few days since the launch, and the Apple flagship is already drawing attention, not just for its expected hardware upgrades but for its surprising appearance in space photography.

In one of the most unexpected tech crossovers this year, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is heading beyond Earth, with multiple units reportedly flying aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission. Yes, the same flagship smartphone sitting in your pocket is now part of a real space mission.