- Testing the First Spacesuits, 1964
Description: The first spacesuits were tested in Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in 1964, but not by astronauts. Although members of the Apollo crew were present, the suits were too small for any of them, so the actual tests were done by Gene Shoemaker, Jerry Harbor, and Gene Phillippi, all of the Branch of Astrogeology, which later became NASA. Collection: USGS Open-File Report 2005-1190, Figure 016a. - Testing the Lunar Staff
Description: Preparing to test the Lunar Staff. This is probably Gene Phillippi, a member of the Branch of Astrogeology. Collection: USGS Open-File Report 2005-1190, Figure 016h. - Testing the Surveyor Camera System
Description: In 1964, the camera system ultimately used on during the Surveyor missions was tested on the Bonito Lava Flow in Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. The lava flow was selected for the test because it was thought that it would reflect light the same way as expected on the lunar surface. Collection: USGS Open-File Report 2005-1190, Figure 013; USGS photo, P879B, F651112.