How to Know if the Moon Landing Was Faked

The U.S. government allegedly wanted to prevent the U.S.S.R. from winning the race to the moon, so they staged the infamous moment when Neil Armstrong made the first walk across the moon's surface. This is just one of many circulating theories that the moon landing was a complete hoax. These conspiracy theories can make someone wonder if the moon landing was truly a hoax.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Why Some Say It Was a Hoax

1. Look at old footage or pictures of the flag Neil Armstrong planted on the moon. The image of the flag looks as if it is fluttering, but since wind is absent on the moon, this has raised eyebrows of conspiracy theorists.

2. Take into consideration the temperature on the moon. Temperatures on the moon change from one extreme to the next and can cause irreversible damage to a camera exposed to such elements. Contemplate how pictures and footage can be taken in those conditions.

3. Study how gravity works on the moon. The theory is suggested that the astronauts should not have been heavy enough to leave footprints on the moon, but yet they are seen in photographs.

4. Look at how the pictures taken are clear and concise. The X-rays from the sun would blur the pictures if they were in the area. Thousands of pictures taken on the day of the landing are still being analyzed to this day by various certified and noncertified experts.

Why Others Say It Was True

5. Consider that the flag pole was made of aluminum. The moon's surface is hard, making pole insertion difficult. Therefore, once it was implanted, the vibrations coming from the pole and from the constant prodding of the astronaut can give the illusion that the flag was fluttering in the wind.

6. Deny the notion that the cameras used to take pictures could not withstand the elements of the moon. NASA had invented new technology way before it hit the public. They had already developed portable cameras and other devices that were not made public until years later.

7. Look at actual rocks that were collected if you are near Houston's Johnson Space Center Building. It is located in Building 31.

8. Understand that it was possible to leave footprints in the sand. The lunar dust on the moon is nothing like the sand on Earth. The slightest touch can leave an imprint that will not blow away since there is no wind; therefore, when stepped on, the dust will retain the shape.

9. Take this and other factors into consideration when debating if the moon landing was indeed a hoax. For every argument for the hoax, there is evidence to suggest otherwise.

Resources

• Check out the movie that discusses the moon landing hoax theory.
• This website discusses the theories behind the conspiracy theory.
• This website debates the conspiracy theories about the moon landing.
• Here are Apollo books for download.

[lisafox]

on 7/21/2009 The Russians were watching this event very closely. I'm sure they would have been the first to speak up if the landing was fake.

[bonecandy]

on 3/3/2009 Very interesting!