Did we really go to the Moon?
We are not saying that man didn’t go to the moon. We are simply asking some interesting questions based on some peculiar observations.
Absence of Stars in Lunar Photographs
Apollo photographs from the lunar surface show no stars in the sky [1, 2]. NASA attributes this to camera settings (1/250-second shutter speed, f/11 aperture) optimized for the bright lunar surface, which overexposed faint stars [1]. During Apollo 11’s ~2.5-hour extravehicular activity, no images were captured with settings to photograph stars, despite the Moon’s airless environment. This omission suggests the photographs may not have been taken on the lunar surface, as capturing stars would have been feasible and expected in such a setting.
Multiple Shadows in Images
Certain Apollo photographs, such as those of Aldrin near the Lunar Module, display shadows at varying angles [2]. NASA explains these as resulting from uneven terrain and reflected light from the lunar surface [2]. The presence of multiple shadows, however, suggests the possibility of artificial lighting, which is inconsistent with a single solar source and supports the hypothesis of a controlled environment.
Lunar Module Design Concerns
The Lunar Module was insulated with thin Kapton layers [3], raising concerns about its ability to withstand the vacuum of space, solar radiation, and micrometeorites. Its lightweight construction appears inadequate for the reported lunar landings and takeoffs, suggesting it may not have been capable of performing as claimed.
Re-Entry Heat Challenges
Apollo’s Command Module re-entered Earth’s atmosphere at ~11 km/s, facing temperatures of ~3,000°C, protected by an Avcoat heat shield [4]. Modern tests, such as Artemis I’s heat shield charring in 2022 [5], indicate ongoing difficulties with re-entry technology. The reported success of six Apollo re-entries without incident is difficult to reconcile with these persistent challenges, suggesting the re-entries may not have occurred as described.
Undisturbed Lunar Soil
Photographs show the lunar soil beneath the Lunar Module undisturbed, with no visible crater from its ~10,000-pound-thrust engine [5]. This is inconsistent with expectations for a rocket-powered landing, indicating the landings may not have taken place on the lunar surface.
Lack of Manned Returns Since 1972
No crewed lunar missions have occurred since 1972, despite Apollo’s reported achievement of six landings. NASA’s Artemis program, targeting 2026–2027, has faced delays due to technical issues [3]. This prolonged gap suggests the original landings may not have been feasible, as sustained capability would likely have led to earlier returns.
Van Allen Radiation Belts
The Van Allen belts, regions of high-energy particles around Earth, posed a significant radiation hazard [4]. NASA reported Apollo astronauts received ~0.18–1.14 rem during ~30–60-minute passages, protected by the Command Module’s aluminum hull [4]. The high risks associated with radiation exposure, as evidenced by animal mission outcomes, suggest human transit through these belts may have been more hazardous than reported, casting doubt on the missions’ success.
The temperature on the Moon
It varies dramatically depending on location, time, and whether it’s day or night due to its lack of atmosphere to regulate heat. Based on data from NASA and other scientific sources: Daytime: At the lunar equator, temperatures can reach up to 260°F (127°C) under direct sunlight, as the Moon absorbs solar radiation without an atmosphere to diffuse it. Nighttime: During the lunar night, temperatures plummet to as low as -280°F (-173°C) at the equator, since there’s no atmosphere to retain heat. So, the moons temperature is between -280 degrees Fahrenheit to 260 degrees Fahrenheit! According to NASA the astronauts were kept cool via battery powered air conditioning units!! They were kept warm using battery powered heaters. Amazing.
Animal Mission Mortality
Early space missions involving animals demonstrated substantial risks: U.S. Missions (1948–1957) Monkeys such as Albert I (1948, suffocated pre-launch), Albert II (1949, died on impact, 134 km altitude), and Alberts III–IV perished in rocket failures. A 1950 mouse mission ended in rocket disintegration [6, 7]. Approximately two-thirds of U.S. monkeys died during or after flights [6]. Soviet Missions (1957–1960): Laika, the first dog to orbit Earth (Sputnik 2, 1957), died within hours due to overheating [8, 9]. Dogs like Bars, Lisichka, Pchelka, and Mushka died in 1960 from rocket explosions or re-entry failures [8]. Lunar Flyby Missions: Soviet Zond 5 (1968) sent tortoises around the Moon; they survived but lost 10% of their body weight, indicating stress [10, 11]. Zond 6’s tortoises (1968) died in a capsule crash on return [12]. No animal mission replicated Apollo’s full profile of lunar landing and return. The high mortality rates suggest spaceflight hazards, particularly through the Van Allen belts, made human missions improbable.
Astronaut Behavior Post-Mission
At the 1969 Apollo 11 press conference, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins appeared reserved and subdued [13]. Their limited public engagements, with few major media appearances and books published years later (e.g., Aldrin’s Return to Earth, 1973 [13, 14]), suggest possible constraints or discomfort with the mission’s reported events, consistent with doubts about its authenticity.
Aldrin’s 2015 Statement
In 2015, Buzz Aldrin responded to a question about the lack of lunar returns: “Because we didn’t go there. And that’s the way it happened” [1]. As an astronaut aware of public skepticism, having confronted a conspiracy theorist in 2002 [2], Aldrin’s direct statement indicates he may have been unwilling to affirm the Apollo 11 landing, suggesting it did not occur as reported.
Daytime: At the lunar equator, temperatures can reach up to 260°F (127°C) under direct sunlight, as the Moon absorbs solar radiation without an atmosphere to diffuse it.
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Fun Fact: Buzz’s mother’s maiden name was Moon … Marion Moon Aldrin
If the moon landings were a hoax, it wouldn’t have required a massive conspiracy—just a handful of key figures “in the know.” The astronauts themselves were orbiting Earth while pre-recorded footage of “moon landings” played to the world. The public, the mission control staff, and even most of NASA could have been convinced they were witnessing a genuine moon landing. Given the Cold War stakes, the motivation to stage such an event would have been immense. The question remains: did we truly land on the moon, or were we all watching the most convincing illusion in history?
Technology Regression?
We had the technology to go to the moon in 1969, but today, NASA says it’s still figuring out how to do it again.
- Why did we go from landing on the moon to struggling with basic manned spaceflight for decades?
- Why do modern space missions—despite vastly superior technology—focus on low Earth orbit instead of returning?
The Fake “Moon Rock”
A so-called “moon rock” had been gifted by the United States to the Dutch government in 1969, presented to former Prime Minister Willem Drees as a token of goodwill. Decades later, when the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam decided to test the rock using modern geological methods, the shocking truth emerged—it was nothing more than a piece of petrified wood. Scientists from the Free University of Amsterdam conducted detailed spectroscopic and mineralogical analyses, confirming that the rock was not from the moon.
References
1. Reuters, “False claim: Buzz Aldrin admitted in an interview that he never went to the Moon,” 2020.
2. The Guardian, “Buzz Aldrin punches moon landing conspiracy theorist,” 2002.
3. NASA, “Apollo Propulsion Systems Overview,” 1969.
4. NASA, “Apollo Radiation Data,” 1970.
5. NASA, “Artemis I Post-Flight Analysis,” 2023.
6. NASA, “Animals in Space: A Brief History,” 2023.
7. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, “Early U.S. Spaceflight Animal Experiments,” 2021.
8. Roscosmos, “Soviet Space Dogs,” 2020.
9. BBC, “Laika’s Death: The True Story,” 2017.
10. Soviet Academy of Sciences, “Zond 5 Mission Report,” 1968.
11. Nature, “Biological Effects of Zond 5 Lunar Flyby,” 1969.
12. TASS, “Zond 6 Mission Summary,” 1968.
13. CBS News, “Apollo 11 Press Conference Transcript,” 1969.
14. Aldrin, B., *Return to Earth*, 1973.
Things that make you go Hmmmmm????
The crazy thing for me was the press conference the astronauts gave after returning to earth. They looked like they were at a funeral. Not at all the disposition that one would have after having accomplished one of the most amazing feats in all of human history. That to me is a major tell.
I was born and raised in the “Space Coast” of Florida. I’ve grown up watching launches all my life. Now I work with the Artemis program. But nothing can make me believe in the moon landing. My father also worked very closely with Artemis 1, specifically Orion. He has dedicated hundreds of hours inside of that capsule. He also hand painted the American flag on the outside of the capsule panels! He worked very hard on the project as a whole and I believe it wouldn’t have launched at the time without his efforts. That being said, you couldn’t PAY this man to believe we went to the moon! The technology and planning with the program is a complete joke. I’m surprised Joe didn’t know in this video that we were actively trying to get “back” to the moon. Right now, I’m working with Artemis 2, which is a $hit show. It’s not sustainable at all. I believe that this program will be in the can, as it’s being threatened right now, and they will slap a NASA meatball logo on a SpaceX starship in order to maintain a stronghold position in space exploration.