Swipe to see how Arizona helped prepare astronauts for the Moon 🌕 At Cinder Lake near Flagstaff, researchers carried out over 200 controlled explosions to create a crater field used for astronaut training during the Apollo era. The area’s volcanic cinder landscape already resembled the Moon, making it an ideal testing ground. 🚀 Along with nearby locations like Sunset Crater and the San Francisco Peaks, northern Arizona played a key role in preparing astronauts for the Moon landings. 📸: az_nostalgia #Arizona #FlagstaffAZ #OnlyInArizona #SpaceHistory #WelcomeToArizona