GoPro Cameras Onboard Historic Artemis II Mission to the Moon

GoPro cameras will capture stunning views of the spacecraft, Earth, and the Moon during the first crewed Artemis mission.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:36pm

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A bold, abstract painting in earthy tones featuring sweeping geometric arcs, concentric circles, and precise spirals, conceptually representing the Artemis II spacecraft's journey to the Moon and back.GoPro cameras aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will provide unprecedented views of humanity's return to the Moon, capturing the historic journey in stunning detail.San Mateo Today

GoPro, Inc. announced that modified GoPro cameras are being used onboard the Artemis II mission, capturing imagery as the Orion spacecraft travels around the Moon and back. Artemis II marks the first crewed flight of NASA's Artemis program, returning humans to lunar orbit for the first time in more than 50 years. The four-astronaut Artemis II crew is also equipped with GoPro cameras to document daily life on the mission from inside the spacecraft.

Why it matters

The Artemis II mission is a historic milestone, as it marks the first crewed flight of NASA's Artemis program and the return of humans to lunar orbit after more than 50 years. GoPro's involvement in capturing this mission from both external and internal perspectives will help tell the human story of this landmark spaceflight.

The details

Modified GoPro cameras are mounted externally on the Orion spacecraft's solar array wings, where they will capture stunning views of the spacecraft, Earth, and the Moon. These GoPro cameras are included in the Orion Imagery System and a broader 28+ camera suite supporting the mission. The four-astronaut Artemis II crew is also equipped with GoPro cameras to document daily life on the mission from inside the spacecraft.

  • The Orion spacecraft successfully launched on April 1, 2026.

The players

GoPro, Inc.

An American technology company that develops high-performance action cameras, video editing software, and streaming services.

Nicholas Woodman

The founder and CEO of GoPro, Inc.

Artemis II

The second mission in NASA's Artemis program, which will be the first crewed flight to return humans to lunar orbit after more than 50 years.

Orion

The spacecraft that will carry the Artemis II crew on their mission around the Moon.

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What they’re saying

“GoPro is honored that our cameras are aboard the historic Artemis II mission. GoPros are designed to capture amazing perspectives in the most extreme conditions imaginable...and it doesn't get much more extreme than going to the Moon and back. We wish the Orion crew a safe and successful mission and want to congratulate everyone who has made Artemis II a reality—respect.”

— Nicholas Woodman, Founder and CEO, GoPro, Inc.

What’s next

The Orion spacecraft is scheduled to return to Earth on April 15, 2026, completing the historic Artemis II mission.

The takeaway

GoPro's involvement in the Artemis II mission, both with external cameras capturing stunning views and internal cameras documenting the astronauts' experiences, will help bring the human story of this landmark spaceflight to life and inspire the next generation of space explorers.