Arizona Goes to the Moon (Apache Junction)
Apache Junction Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ, United StatesArizona played a key role in preparing to send humans to the moon in the late 1960s/early 1970s. The Apollo astronauts themselves traveled to the Grand Canyon and volcanic fields around the state to learn geology and practice their lunar excursions. Meanwhile, U.S. Geological Survey engineers worked with NASA staff members to develop and test […]