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No, the landing was not faked. The moon is only about 235,000 miles from the earth. Although it was an ambitious endeavor for 1969 technology, with little room for error; it was completely within the expectations of those of us who studied physics and (astronomy as a hobby). The Van Allen belt posed no more threat than a few chest x-rays for the short trip through the "hot-spot". The moon's 1/6 earth-gravity combined with no atmospheric pressure, made the dangerous landing a little more predictable. Landing that type of vehicle down through earth's gravity and atmosphere would have been much more difficult. Once the lander was on the moon's surface, the difficult part was done.
Remember - we had to abort the Apollo 13 mission, and narrowly escaped losing the whole crew - live and on TV. Does anyone think we faked that one as well?
What else can I help you with?
Is it possible to have both a full and new moon in the same day?
No. The position the Moon has to be in for a full Moon is completely different than for a new moon. When we have a full Moon the Moon is on the opposite side of us to the Sun. When we have a new Moon, the Moon is on the same side of us as the Sun. It takes about 2 weeks for the Moon to go between those two positions, so it is not possible for it to happen on the same day.
Which planets have been explored by the US?
The Moon since NASA was in the US
When is the next full moon eastern US?
The next full moon in the eastern US will occur on November 27, 2023. This full moon is commonly referred to as the "Beaver Moon." It will reach its peak illumination at approximately 4:16 AM EST.
Why does the moon counter-clockwise around the earth and not clockwise?
because of the way the moon looks to us
Is the moon closes to earth?
Yes, the Moon is closer to us than the Sun, or the planets, if that is what you mean.
When was Give Us the Moon created?
Give Us the Moon was created in 1944.
How many moon does US has?
umm... the moon is the only moon Earth has :)
Why is the us flag flying on the moon?
The US flag is on the moon because the US landed there and planted it there to claim and prove we were there.
How is the moon visible to us on earth?
The sun's light reflects off of the surface of the moon, illuminating it and allowing us to see it.
What will moon orchid moon orchid and moon orcid make on moshi monster?
If your a member it will make doris (Dino)
Is moon playing a great role in making stars visible to us in night?
No, the moon does not play a role in making stars visible to us in the night sky. Stars are visible because they emit their own light, while the moon reflects light from the sun. The moon's brightness can sometimes make it harder to see dimmer stars, but it does not directly affect the visibility of stars.
Which is nearer moon or the sun?
The moon is closer not the earth.The moon is closer not the earth.
Why is your moon important to us?
The moon plays several important roles for Earth. It helps stabilize our planet's rotation, which influences our climate and tides. The moon also provides valuable opportunities for scientific research and exploration.
What was the phase of the moon 29 January 2010 in the US Midwest?
On January 29, 2010, the phase of the moon in the US Midwest was a waning crescent.
Why is the moon always facing us?
The moon is always facing us because of a phenomenon called synchronous rotation. This means that the moon's rotation period is the same as its orbit around Earth, causing one side of the moon to always face us.
How many US astronaunts have explored the moon?
Twelve. To date, the US is the only country to have landed men on the moon.
How many US astronauts have explored the moon?
12 men in total have walked on the moon and all were from the US.
