1971 | The Nikon Photomic FTN* (NASA specifications) and NIKKOR lens were used on Apollo 15. |
1980 | The "Small Camera", based on the Nikon F3 film SLR camera and equipped with a motor drive, and the F3 "Big Camera", which utilized long film, were delivered to NASA. The "Small Camera" was used aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia launched the following year. |
1999 | The Nikon F5 film SLR camera and AF NIKKOR lens were carried aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery to photograph extravehicular activities (EVA). |
2008 | The Nikon D2XS digital SLR cameras were delivered to NASA. Six D2XS cameras are used in space to document activities such as inspection and maintenance. |
2013 | A total of 38 Nikon D4 digital SLR cameras, 64 NIKKOR lenses, including the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR, and various other accessories were delivered to NASA. These products are used, among other things, to check solar panels and outer surfaces of the ISS. |
2016 | An additional 10 Nikon D4 digital SLR cameras were delivered to NASA, and are also used to check solar panels and outer surfaces of the ISS. |
Launch Date | Video Segment | Pro Photographer |
Tuesday, March 11 | Nikon BTS: Reading Light | Joe McNally |
Thursday, March 20 | Nikon BTS: Golden Hour Expedition | Corey Rich |
Tuesday, April 1 | Nikon BTS: Photos with the Family and Pets | Tamara Lackey |
Monday, April 14 | Nikon BTS: Small Lighting, Big Results | Joe McNally |
Thursday, April 24 | Nikon BTS: Extreme Action Shooting | Corey Rich |
Monday, May 5 | Nikon BTS: Capturing an Authentic Smile | Tamara Lackey |
Thursday, May 15 | Nikon BTS: Using Light to Tell a Story | Joe McNally |
Monday, May 26 | Nikon BTS: Packing for an Outdoor Shoot | Corey Rich |
Thursday, June 5 | Nikon BTS: Romantic Portraits | Tamara Lackey |
Monday, June 16 | Nikon BTS: Dramatic Portrait Lighting | Joe McNally |
Thursday, June 26 | Nikon BTS: Starry Night Time-Lapse | Corey Rich |
Monday, June 30 | Nikon BTS: Little Kids, Big Personalities | Tamara Lackey |
Thursday, July 10 | Nikon BTS: Advanced lighting | Joe McNally |
Monday, July 21 | Nikon BTS: Action with Video | Corey Rich |
Thursday, July 31 | Nikon BTS: Lenses for Great Portraits | Tamara Lackey |
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