Handheld Universal Lunar Camera
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The Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) is a handheld commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) camera which will be used in NASA's Artemis lunar program. The camera chosen for this is the Nikon Z9.
Nikon Corporation and NASA share a long history together with Nikon being the camera brand that continuously supplies the agency with modified cameras since the 1970s.[1]
On February 29, 2024, NASA revealed a signed agreement between them and Nikon to develop the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) as the first handheld camera to be used on the Moon, for use beginning with the Artemis III mission.[2] The resulting design consists of a modified Z9 camera with thermal shielding, custom grip with modified buttons, and modified electrical components to minimize issues caused by solar radiation.[3][4][5]
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