Did We Really Land on the Moon?

[CharlieH]

 

The 1969 Moon landing remains one of humanity's most iconic achievements, but over the years, it has sparked intense debate. While the world watched as Neil Armstrong took his historic first steps, a vocal group of skeptics questioned whether it was all a hoax. Let's explore some of the most well-known conspiracy theories surrounding the lunar landing, present the facts, and invite you to draw your own conclusions.

Myth #1: The Van Allen Radiation Belts

The Claim:
Some argue that the astronauts couldn’t have passed through the Van Allen radiation belts without being exposed to lethal doses of radiation, making the trip to the Moon impossible.

 

The Answer:
In reality, the Apollo missions passed through the radiation belts quickly, minimizing the astronauts' exposure. The spacecraft were also equipped with shielding that protected the crew, and the radiation levels encountered were well within safe limits for short-duration exposure.

Myth #2: The Missing Blast Crater

The Claim:
Skeptics point out that when the lunar module landed, there was no visible blast crater underneath it, which they argue would have been created by the powerful engine.

 

The Answer:
The Moon’s low gravity and the lunar module’s gentle descent required minimal engine thrust. This resulted in no significant disturbance to the surface. Additionally, the Moon's surface is composed of rocky and compact material, which didn’t lend itself to creating a crater.

Myth #3: Perfectly Lit Photographs

The Claim:
Some argue that the photographs taken on the Moon are too well-lit, especially in areas that should have been in shadow, implying artificial lighting was used.

 

The Answer:
The photos appear well-lit because the Moon’s surface reflects sunlight. This natural reflection, combined with the astronauts' white suits, illuminated even the shadowed areas. This is a standard effect in photography when light reflects off nearby surfaces.

Myth #4: No Exhaust Flames

The Claim:
Critics question why the lunar module’s engine didn't produce visible flames during takeoff from the Moon's surface, suggesting the footage was faked.

 

The Answer:
The lunar module used hypergolic fuels, which burn without visible flames in a vacuum. This is entirely consistent with how such engines function in space, where combustion doesn’t produce the same visible effects as it would in an atmosphere.

 

Myth #5: Stanley Kubrick Filmed the Moon Landing

The Claim:
A popular theory suggests that filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, renowned for his work on 2001: A Space Odyssey, was hired by NASA to direct the faked Moon landing footage.

 

The Answer:
There is no credible evidence to support this theory. Kubrick himself denied any involvement, and the complexity of the Apollo missions, along with corroborating evidence from multiple countries, debunks the idea that the landings were staged. The technology of the time would have made it virtually impossible to convincingly fake such a monumental event.

 

Myth #6: The "Lost" Apollo Mission Tapes and Schematics

The Claim:
Some say NASA “lost” the original Apollo mission tapes and technical schematics, fueling speculation that the agency is hiding evidence of a hoax.

 

The Answer:
The original telemetry tapes were reused in the 1980s due to budget constraints and the need for storage space—this was a common practice at the time. However, copies of the data and footage, along with extensive documentation, still exist, and no evidence suggests a cover-up.

Encouraging Speculation

The theories and doubts surrounding the Moon landings continue to captivate people's imaginations.

While the evidence overwhelmingly supports the authenticity of the Apollo missions, the ongoing debate invites further reflection.

 

What do you think—did we land on the Moon, or is there more to the story? 

[BritManToo]

No dust on the landers pads.

Grid crosses all over the place.

Shadows in assorted directions.

Cameras with no viewfinders taking perfectly framed shots.

Unsealed cameras working in vacuum.

 

To name just a few more problems.

[scottiejohn]

If we didn't the USSR and China would have cried foul as they had the capability to track the mission.  France and the UK also had that capability but it would have been feasible that they could have kept quiet bit not the USSR & China!

[rattlesnake]

The fact that the question is even asked says it all. Overton window shifting fast.

[OneMoreFarang]

I remember someone explained it like this: Imagine how many people would have to be involved to fake this. And then remember that all those people would have to be quiet about that forever, maybe 50 years or more.

How likely is that?

[save the frogs]

An 8 year old can figure this out. 

 

 

[novacova]

It happened, no doubt.

[KannikaP]

3 minutes ago, novacova said:

It happened, no doubt.

SIX TIMES! And one cock-up!

[0ffshore360]

30 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I remember someone explained it like this: Imagine how many people would have to be involved to fake this. And then remember that all those people would have to be quiet about that forever, maybe 50 years or more.

How likely is that?

Lost  files . OOPS !

9/11

Building 3 . OOPS !

There is enough to create  doubt.

Trump is POTUS  again ! OOPS!

LMFHO !

[Stiddle Mump]

Of course the Americans didn't do the deed. Simply a hoax. Along with most other ground-breaking events. 

 

There are even bigger whoppers. The two 'so-called' atom bombs that supposedly hit Hiroshima and Nagasaki for one. But another topic for that hot spud.

[Walker88]

23 minutes ago, Stiddle Mump said:

Of course the Americans didn't do the deed. Simply a hoax. Along with most other ground-breaking events. 

 

There are even bigger whoppers. The two 'so-called' atom bombs that supposedly hit Hiroshima and Nagasaki for one. But another topic for that hot spud.

Oh my!

 

Just as Stanley Kubrick 'directed' the lunar landings, did Christopher Nolan travel back in time to make the films of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

 

Can you post links to your 'research'?

[Moonlover]

South Korean spacecraft photographed the landing sites of the Apollo 11 and Apollo 17

 

https://universemagazine.com/en/south-korean-spacecraft-photographed-the-landing-sites-of-the-apollo-11-and-apollo-17-expeditions/

[Walker88]

Of course we went to the moon, because it's so close.

 

I once asked a Thai woman, "What's closer, the moon or Pattaya?"

 

She thought for a moment and said, "The moon". I asked why. "Because I can see the moon from Bangkok, but I can't see Pattaya".

 

So, for the Lunartics out there who think man never landed on the moon, it's probably only a 1500 baht taxi ride to the moon, because it's about 1700 to farther-away Pattaya. Just tell the taxi driver: "Sea of Tranquillity". He knows the best route.

[Walker88]

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter took these low level images of the 6 Apollo landing sites. The tracks of the vehicle and footsteps are visible.

 

Yea, Lunartics, I know...probably Photoshopped.

 

Give it up. 12 men have walked on the moon. Even Putin knows.

[novacova]

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

SIX TIMES! And one cock-up!

You never make any sense as usual…🧌

[scottiejohn]

17 minutes ago, novacova said:

You never make any sense as usual…🧌

It makes perfect sense!

He means 6 successful Apollo missions (11, 12, 14, 15, 16, & 17 and one failure (11)!

[Kinnock]

Nobody honestly believes man didn't land on the moon. 

 

It's just that total losers who've never achieved anything have found that spouting nonesense conspiracy theories and denigrating one of man's greatest achievements can get a reaction on social media that they could never hope to get by posting about their own lives.

 

Don't feed the trolls and let them slip back into the darkness of their little cave of ignorance.

[Stiddle Mump]

11 hours ago, Walker88 said:

Oh my!

 

Just as Stanley Kubrick 'directed' the lunar landings, did Christopher Nolan travel back in time to make the films of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

 

Can you post links to your 'research'?

Certainly can Sir

[amexpat]

Many deniers claim there is not enough evidence the landing happened.

 

But they believe, with no evidence at all, in talking snakes, Noah's ark, parting seas, etc, etc. 

[BritManToo]

11 hours ago, Kinnock said:

It's just that total losers who've never achieved anything have found that spouting nonesense conspiracy theories and denigrating one of man's greatest achievements can get a reaction on social media that they could never hope to get by posting about their own lives.

Most people never achieve anything!

[UWEB]

11 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

It makes perfect sense!

He means 6 successful Apollo missions (11, 12, 14, 15, 16, & 17 and one failure (11)!

Wasn't it Apollo 13?

[scubascuba3]

One thing for sure, conspiracy theorists are full of them, they get easily led

[KannikaP]

11 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

It makes perfect sense!

He means 6 successful Apollo missions (11, 12, 14, 15, 16, & 17 and one failure (11)!

No, it was 13 which went tits up!

[KannikaP]

11 hours ago, novacova said:

You never make any sense as usual…🧌

Let's count, ready. 11, 12, 13 failed, 14,15,16,17. OK?

[scottiejohn]

4 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

No, it was 13 which went tits up!

Oops!

Sorry well spotted!

[FolkGuitar]

Just imagine trying to get several different countries to agree to conspire and fool the rest of the world that the US landed on the moon...

The US wasn't the only one watching this event. Astronomers from all over the world were watching!
Did they all conspire just to fool you?

[KannikaP]

27 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Oops!

Sorry well spotted!

I've seen the movie too! 555

[proton]

11 hours ago, Kinnock said:

Nobody honestly believes man didn't land on the moon. 

 

It's just that total losers who've never achieved anything have found that spouting nonesense conspiracy theories and denigrating one of man's greatest achievements can get a reaction on social media that they could never hope to get by posting about their own lives.

 

Don't feed the trolls and let them slip back into the darkness of their little cave of ignorance.

 

Same sorts who still think the earth is flat, 9/11 was an inside Bush event and that Nikola Tesla invented AC, and was persecuted and cheated. it's a minor mental disorder. These are the types that follow nutter David Icke.

[DTL2014]

i think this question arises for 1 reason only .It encourages us to check the facts ,weigh up and form an opinion.That is it's value.Because if we do it for this question then we are more likely to do it for another...however it also teases us with the question: would our Govt knowingly  lie to us to create a false perception..WMD, Pandemic,vaccines,diesel,crimes from immigrants etc..

[BritManToo]

22 minutes ago, proton said:

These are the types that follow nutter David Icke.

I used  to work with David Icke, he was a great guy and never once mentioned lizard people.