Lunar Landing

08-04-2009, 04:19 PM

I am certain everyone knows the history behind Apollo 11 and it landing on the Moon and the video and assorted photos with Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong.

Does anyone else think it was a hoax?

I am not even a conspiracy theorist or anything of the sort, but something has always sat wrong with me and the lunar landing.

I have wondered why only 6 missions have went to the Moon and why we have not went since the early 70's. Individuals have said that it's because NASA is broke and they are planning to cancel the program. I think that is B.S. -- NASA if in financial trouble, has not always been in trouble.

I also feel that all research that can be done from Earth is great, but Scientists naturally want to get more hands on, especially via the Moon's surface. I'm sorry to rant, but I got to thinking about it and I think it's just another B.S. story by the Government and it's too late for them to admit it, otherwise they would lose credibility.

Discuss?

P.S. If you plan to participate, please don't flame anyone. It's just a discussion, nothing to get mad about.

csbrewfisher · 08-04-2009, 04:27 PM

I don't think it was a hoax Darrell. But there's a conspiracy whacko that hangs at the local cigar lounge smoking Vilagers who thinks it was. In fact, this guy carries around his hom made conspiracy binder with him all the time. Ooooooo-weeeeeeee-ooooooo...

08-04-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

I don't think it was a hoax Darrell. But there's a conspiracy whacko that hangs at the local cigar lounge smoking Vilagers who thinks it was. In fact, this guy carries around his hom made conspiracy binder with him all the time. Ooooooo-weeeeeeee-ooooooo...

LMAO, that isn't me!

JJG · 08-04-2009, 04:34 PM

I assumed that they haven't been back because there isn't anything to be gained from going. I mean, maybe eventually it could be a sort of "base station" for exploration and astronomy, but in the short term I'm thinking the benefits don't justify the cost. As far as the hoax theory is concerned, I think it would be just too difficult to orchestrate something that big. Thousands of scientists and engineers worked on that mission.

lightning9191 · 08-04-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

I assumed that they haven't been back because there isn't anything to be gained from going. I mean, maybe eventually it could be a sort of "base station" for exploration and astronomy, but in the short term I'm thinking the benefits don't justify the cost. As far as the hoax theory is concerned, I think it would be just too difficult to orchestrate something that big. Thousands of scientists and engineers worked on that mission.

I think it would be hard to keep a secret among that many people who weren't killed shortly afterwards. Plus the astronauts put a mirror up there to bounce light back. If I recall they put the mirrors up there to get a more accurate reading of the speed of light....but I may be wrong so take that with a grain of salt.

M1903A1 · 08-04-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lightning9191

I think it would be hard to keep a secret among that many people who weren't killed shortly afterwards. Plus the astronauts put a mirror up there to bounce light back. If I recall they put the mirrors up there to get a more accurate reading of the speed of light....but I may be wrong so take that with a grain of salt.

I have a friend whose father was a tool and die maker with a company that was a subcontractor for the space program. I remember my friend describing his father (a stolid, gruff, old-world Pole) practically weeping with joy as he watched the Saturn V liftoffs on TV.

(My friend said the only other time he saw his father so emotional was when Karol Wojtula was elected Pope John Paul II.)

icehog3 · 08-04-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by M1903A1

I have a friend whose father was a tool and die maker with a company that was a subcontractor for the space program. I remember my friend describing his father (a stolid, gruff, old-world Pole) practically weeping with joy as he watched the Saturn V liftoffs on TV.

Imagine his sorrow when he finds out it was all a hoax.

M1903A1 · 08-04-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Imagine his sorrow when he finds out it was all a hoax.

Died in '84, so he met his Maker happy.....

SeanGAR · 08-04-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

I have wondered why only 6 missions have went to the Moon and why we have not went since the early 70's.

Ohh .. I can answer that.

The beer on the moon wasn't very good.

08-04-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

Ohh .. I can answer that.

The beer on the moon wasn't very good.

Thanks, you cranky old bastard.

theonlybear4CORT · 08-04-2009, 04:45 PM

*I have nothing positive to add to this discussion*

lightning9191 · 08-04-2009, 04:47 PM

I stand corrected...the mirrors were put there to measure the distance between here and there.

08-04-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lightning9191

I stand corrected...the mirrors were put there to measure the distance between here and there.

If they traveled there, don't they know already?

lightning9191 · 08-04-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

If they traveled there, don't they know already?

I'm not sure the shuttle had a odometer......plus it's pry more accurate to bounce lasers and measure the time.

08-04-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lightning9191

I'm not sure the shuttle had a odometer......plus it's pry more accurate to bounce lasers and measure the time.

Perhaps, or maybe it's a...

[puts on tin foil hat]

HOAX!

Seriously, I don't know if it's a hoax or not, but too many things don't add up to me. I'm not going to go publishing a paper on it or anything, just wanted to see others opinions.

08-04-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lightning9191

I stand corrected...the mirrors were put there to measure the distance between here and there.

Retroreflector. Not exactly a mirror.

Every big, important event in history has it's associated conspiracy theory. Unless you are directly affected and can do something about it they are a waste of time, IMHO.

BigFrank · 08-04-2009, 05:10 PM

mythbusters is the truth. always.

I believe they went there, not sure why havent gone back since the last apollo landing.

The Poet · 08-04-2009, 05:13 PM

I think the hoax conspiracy is a hoax, and the landings real.

You want a real hoax? Try Milli Vanilli.

shilala · 08-04-2009, 05:22 PM

I vote no on the moon thing, no on sasquatch, yes on JFK, and yes on Nessie.
I'm pretty sure the republicans are behind all of it.

Bruzee · 08-04-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I vote no on the moon thing, no on sasquatch, yes on JFK, and yes on Nessie.
I'm pretty sure the republicans are behind all of it.

Whoa....... Didn't take long for this to go political...

And yes, I'm Republican......

08-04-2009, 04:19 PM	#1
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Lunar Landing I am certain everyone knows the history behind Apollo 11 and it landing on the Moon and the video and assorted photos with Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong. Does anyone else think it was a hoax? I am not even a conspiracy theorist or anything of the sort, but something has always sat wrong with me and the lunar landing. I have wondered why only 6 missions have went to the Moon and why we have not went since the early 70's. Individuals have said that it's because NASA is broke and they are planning to cancel the program. I think that is B.S. -- NASA if in financial trouble, has not always been in trouble. I also feel that all research that can be done from Earth is great, but Scientists naturally want to get more hands on, especially via the Moon's surface. I'm sorry to rant, but I got to thinking about it and I think it's just another B.S. story by the Government and it's too late for them to admit it, otherwise they would lose credibility. Discuss? P.S. If you plan to participate, please don't flame anyone. It's just a discussion, nothing to get mad about.

08-04-2009, 04:27 PM	#2
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Lunar Landing I don't think it was a hoax Darrell. But there's a conspiracy whacko that hangs at the local cigar lounge smoking Vilagers who thinks it was. In fact, this guy carries around his hom made conspiracy binder with him all the time. Ooooooo-weeeeeeee-ooooooo... __________________ http://www.facebook.com/csbrewfisher

08-04-2009, 04:34 PM	#4
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Lunar Landing I assumed that they haven't been back because there isn't anything to be gained from going. I mean, maybe eventually it could be a sort of "base station" for exploration and astronomy, but in the short term I'm thinking the benefits don't justify the cost. As far as the hoax theory is concerned, I think it would be just too difficult to orchestrate something that big. Thousands of scientists and engineers worked on that mission.

08-04-2009, 04:45 PM	#11
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Lunar Landing I have nothing positive to add to this discussion

08-04-2009, 04:47 PM	#12
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Lunar Landing I stand corrected...the mirrors were put there to measure the distance between here and there. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

08-04-2009, 05:10 PM	#17
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: Lunar Landing mythbusters is the truth. always. I believe they went there, not sure why havent gone back since the last apollo landing. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

08-04-2009, 05:13 PM	#18
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Lunar Landing I think the hoax conspiracy is a hoax, and the landings real. You want a real hoax? Try Milli Vanilli.

08-04-2009, 05:22 PM	#19
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Lunar Landing I vote no on the moon thing, no on sasquatch, yes on JFK, and yes on Nessie. I'm pretty sure the republicans are behind all of it. __________________