Hasselblad on the Moon: Iconic Images of Exploration

Photography on the Moon was no casual hobby—it was mission-critical science. This image shows an Apollo astronaut equipped with a Hasselblad camera, specially modified for use in the harsh lunar environment. These cameras captured some of the most iconic images in human history, from sweeping panoramas of the lunar surface to the famous “Earthrise” views. Each frame served not only as documentation but also as scientific data for studying the Moon’s geology and surface conditions.