Why NASA Recreated The Moon In Arizona

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Did you know that NASA used dynamite to recreate the Moon on Earth? In this video, we delve into the captivating story of NASA's ingenious creation – the meticulously designed Cinder Lake. Crafted with dynamite, this remote field remarkably mirrors the Moon's surface, complete with craters of varying ages. The motive behind this lunar replica? Prepare astronauts for their historic Moonwalk.

Stick around until the end of this video to learn more about why NASA recreated the moon in Arizona, and don’t forget to enter our next giveaway where you could win an Apollo Framed Print. Be sure to stay until the end for more details, and enter to win at the link below.
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00:00 Recreating the Moon's Surface
00:55 Why NASA Recreated the Surface of the Moon
01:46 What is the Cinder Lake Crater Field?
03:19 How NASA Recreated the Apollo Landing Site
04:50 Understanding the Geography of the Moon
06:45 How to Determine Your Location on the Moon

Special thanks to Firewatch Media for their video clips, Jared Owen for the Lunar Module model, and USGS for their archival footage.

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Written and edited by Ewan Cunningham (https://www.instagram.com/ewan_cee/)
Narrated by: Beau Stucki
3D Modeler: Orkun Zengin

Music used in this video:

To Loom Is To Love - The Mini Vandals
Pond Life - Jamie West-Oram
Eternal Garden - Dan Henig
Sunset Trails - DJ Williams
Sprightly Pursuit - Cooper Cannell
Stuck In The Air - The Tower Of Light

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