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“Your” answer to the second question is wrong. Therefore, you have failed to prove that their theory is flawed.
[Their theory is wrong, but what you offer is not a proof of the flaw]

There are conspiracists who argue that only the Apollo 11 mission was faked. The reason (they claim) is that we knew that we were still a few months behind the Soviets and that they were on the verge of getting there first.

If their program director had not died, that would have been possible (except that we did not know, at the time, that he had died).

The Soviets’ original plan was to attempt a landing in early November 1967 (the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Union). Then it was postponed, so that the first circumlunar flight (without a landing) was to take place in November 1967 (that would still have put them a year ahead of our first circumlunar flight — Apollo 8).

Therefore, the argument of the conspiracists is that Apollo 11 was faked so that the Soviets would abandon the race, or, at least, that our population would be convinced that we had won.

They did abandon the race, but that was because the director of the lunar program was dead and their heavy launch rocket kept exploding on the pad (still at the experimental stage).

Meanwhile their other space programs continued with great success (unlike us, they did not combine their programs into one agency like NASA): they went on with the first landings (unmanned) on other planets (Venus and Mars).

Their lunar program continued with unmanned probes (including returns of sample rocks), but they abandoned the manned visit of the Moon.
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However, the best proof that Apollo 11 was not faked came from the Soviets themselves. When Neil took “a small step for [a] man”, the Moon was over the Pacific ocean. The TV signal was “visible” to all their radio-telescopes (even our own TV images had to come through a radio-telescope in Australia).

If Neil had been in Hollywood instead of being on the Moon, they would have known right away. The “cover up” would not have lasted one hour, never mind 40 years.

The Apollo 5 Mission

Project Apollo: The Test Program, Pocket Space Guide $9.95 Project Apollo: The Test Program, Pocket Space Guide The Project Apollo: The Test Program, Pocket Space Guide belies its enormous content, with pertinent facts and color images for each mission– from Apollo 1 to Apollo 10. Providing an overall picture of the Apollo program, this guide includes sections on astronauts, mission patches, launch vehicles, command vehicles, landing vehicles, launch dates, mission objectives, flight plans, space suits, life support systems, and triumphs and failures. Both seasoned space buffs and young adults nurturing their interest in the space program will find this a perfect resource for the first 10 Apollo missions. Features: Format: Paperback Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing Publish Date: 4/10/2007 Dimensions (in Inches) 7H x 4.25L x 0.25T Pages: 96

Apollo/Soyuz/Skylab Missions Pin Set $129.95 Apollo/ Skylab/ Apollo – Soyuz Mission Pin Frame Set This 20 insignia lapel pin set includes all the Apollo Program mission emblems, the patch designs for the Skylab space station (launched with Apollo hardware) and the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project first multi-nation mission. Also included in this 11 by 14 inch frame is a double-sized Apollo Program lapel pin, a mini-replica of the Apollo 11 plaque left on the Moon and a metal-etched inscribed plaque. A handsome gift for the space fan in your life or for yourself.Size: 11″ x 14″

APOLLO 11 MEDALLION – Contains metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions! $14.95 APOLLO 11 MEDALLION – Contains metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions! Includes an acrylic stand and medallion case Historic First! This 1.75″ diameter two-sided Medallion includes Apollo Flown Metal! On one side is the Apollo 11 Logo. On the opposite side is the Apollo 40 Years Logo. Inscribed on this side is: EXPLORING THE MOON, DISCOVERING EARTH – CELEBRATE APOLLOConsidering the real value of this historic medallion, the cost is significantly below what would be expected of a collectible such as this. Dimensionally rendered in nickel/silver. Includes a Circular Presentation Case. Two sided Medallion is 1.75″ in diameter Medallion contains Apollo flown metal that went to the moon! A Beautiful Silver / Sandblasted Finish Includes an acrylic stand and medallion case Winco International (Winco) hereby certifies that the metal included in the individual and framed Apollo 40th Anniversary Medallions is taken from Apollo Command Modules that flew to the Moon. Since NASA chose to celebrate the entire Apollo Program, no aspect of this 40th anniversary celebration was to be mission specific. As a result, Winco cannot identify the specific Apollo missions that the flown metal is taken from. NASA has accepted Winco’s certification per their knowledge of the metal used and their internal usage of these individual and framed medallion editions. Various undefined flown metal types and percentages have been used in the production of these medallions.TOS

APOLLO 12 MEDALLION – Contains metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions! $14.95 APOLLO 12 MEDALLION – Contains metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions! Includes an acrylic stand and medallion case Historic First! This 1.75″ diameter two-sided Medallion includes Apollo Flown Metal! On one side is the Apollo 12 Logo. On the opposite side is the Apollo 40 Years Logo. Inscribed on this side is: EXPLORING THE MOON, DISCOVERING EARTH – CELEBRATE APOLLOConsidering the real value of this historic medallion, the cost is significantly below what would be expected of a collectible such as this. Dimensionally rendered in nickel/silver. Includes a Circular Presentation Case. Two sided Medallion is 1.75″ in diameter Medallion contains Apollo flown metal that went to the moon! A Beautiful Silver / Sandblasted Finish Includes an acrylic stand and medallion case Winco International (Winco) hereby certifies that the metal included in the individual and framed Apollo 40th Anniversary Medallions is taken from Apollo Command Modules that flew to the Moon. Since NASA chose to celebrate the entire Apollo Program, no aspect of this 40th anniversary celebration was to be mission specific. As a result, Winco cannot identify the specific Apollo missions that the flown metal is taken from. NASA has accepted Winco’s certification per their knowledge of the metal used and their internal usage of these individual and framed medallion editions. Various undefined flown metal types and percentages have been used in the production of these medallions.

APOLLO 17 MEDALLION – Contains metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions! $14.95 APOLLO 17 MEDALLION – Contains metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions! Includes an acrylic stand and medallion case Historic First! This 1.75″ diameter two-sided Medallion includes Apollo Flown Metal! On one side is the Apollo 17 Logo. On the opposite side is the Apollo 40 Years Logo. Inscribed on this side is: EXPLORING THE MOON, DISCOVERING EARTH – CELEBRATE APOLLOConsidering the real value of this historic medallion, the cost is significantly below what would be expected of a collectible such as this. Dimensionally rendered in nickel/silver. Includes a Circular Presentation Case. Two sided Medallion is 1.75″ in diameter Medallion contains Apollo flown metal that went to the moon! A Beautiful Silver / Sandblasted Finish Includes an acrylic stand and medallion case Winco International (Winco) hereby certifies that the metal included in the individual and framed Apollo 40th Anniversary Medallions is taken from Apollo Command Modules that flew to the Moon. Since NASA chose to celebrate the entire Apollo Program, no aspect of this 40th anniversary celebration was to be mission specific. As a result, Winco cannot identify the specific Apollo missions that the flown metal is taken from. NASA has accepted Winco’s certification per their knowledge of the metal used and their internal usage of these individual and framed medallion editions. Various undefined flown metal types and percentages have been used in the production of these medallions.

APOLLO 13 MEDALLION – Contains metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions! $14.95 APOLLO 13 MEDALLION – Contains metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions! Includes an acrylic stand and medallion case Historic First! This 1.75″ diameter two-sided Medallion includes Apollo Flown Metal! On one side is the Apollo 13 Logo. On the opposite side is the Apollo 40 Years Logo. Inscribed on this side is: EXPLORING THE MOON, DISCOVERING EARTH – CELEBRATE APOLLOConsidering the real value of this historic medallion, the cost is significantly below what would be expected of a collectible such as this. Dimensionally rendered in nickel/silver. Includes a Circular Presentation Case. Two sided Medallion is 1.75″ in diameter Medallion contains Apollo flown metal that went to the moon! A Beautiful Silver / Sandblasted Finish Includes an acrylic stand and medallion case Winco International (Winco) hereby certifies that the metal included in the individual and framed Apollo 40th Anniversary Medallions is taken from Apollo Command Modules that flew to the Moon. Since NASA chose to celebrate the entire Apollo Program, no aspect of this 40th anniversary celebration was to be mission specific. As a result, Winco cannot identify the specific Apollo missions that the flown metal is taken from. NASA has accepted Winco’s certification per their knowledge of the metal used and their internal usage of these individual and framed medallion editions. Various undefined flown metal types and percentages have been used in the production of these medallions.

SET OF ALL 5 APOLLO MEDALLIONS – Contains metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions! $74.95 SET OF ALL 5 APOLLO MEDALLIONS – Contains metal flown to the moon on Apollo missions! Includes 5 acrylic stands and 5 medallion cases Save $15 when bought as a set. No additional discounts for this set are allowed Historic First! These 1.75″ diameter two-sided Medallion includes Apollo Flown Metal! On one side is the Apollo Mission Logo. There are four Apollo Mission Medallions: Apollo 11, Apollo 12, Apollo 13 and Apollo 17. The fifth Medallion is the NASA VECTOR LOGO MEDALLION that commemorates the Apollo 40th Anniversary. On the opposite side of all 5 Medallions is the Apollo 40 Years Logo. Inscribed on this side is: EXPLORING THE MOON, DISCOVERING EARTH – CELEBRATE APOLLOConsidering the real value of this historic medallion, the cost is significantly below what would be expected of a collectible such as this. Dimensionally rendered in nickel/silver. Includes a Circular Presentation Case. Two sided Medallion is 1.75″ in diameter Medallion contains Apollo flown metal that went to the moon! A Beautiful Silver / Sandblasted Finish Includes an acrylic stand and medallion case Save $10 when bought as a set. No additional discounts for this set are allowed Winco International (Winco) hereby certifies that the metal included in the individual and framed Apollo 40th Anniversary Medallions is taken from Apollo Command Modules that flew to the Moon. Since NASA chose to celebrate the entire Apollo Program, no aspect of this 40th anniversary celebration was to be mission specific. As a result, Winco cannot identify the specific Apollo missions that the flown metal is taken from. NASA has accepted Winco’s certification per their knowledge of the metal used and their internal usage of these individual and framed medallion editions. Various undefined flown metal types and percentages have been used in the production of these medallions.

Framed Apollo Pin Set $99.95 Apollo Program Pin Set This set of mission insignia lapel pins commemorate the legacy of the Apollo program. Included are insignias from the 11 manned Apollo missions, as well as the Apollo Program emblem, and a replica emblem of the plaque left on the Moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts. Size: 11-3/4″ x 9-3/4″ (wood frame8 x 10 inches.

Apollo Missions Wheel Chart $7.95 Apollo Missions Wheel This wheel chart gives the details of Apollo Missions VII through XVII. Each Apollo Mission is represented within the wheel. There are 4 windows of information; Mission Highlights, Astronauts, Launch, and Orbit / Moon Landing data. It is 9″ in diameter. 9″ Diameter Wheel

Apollo 15 Mission Patch $4.95 4 inch patch. The Apollo 15 mission was the first mission designed to explore the Moon over longer periods, greater ranges and with more instruments for the collection of scientific data than on previous missions. The mission included the introduction of a $40,000,000 lunar roving vehicle that reached a top speed of 16 kph (10 mph) across the Moon’s surface. Click here to visit the NASA Apollo 15 History site.The successful Apollo 15 lunar landing mission was the first in a series of three advanced missions planned for the Apollo program. The primary scientific objectives were to observe the lunar surface, survey and sample material and surface features in a preselected area of the Hadley-Apennine region, setup and activate surface experiments and conduct in-flight experiments and photographic tasks from lunar orbit.A total of three moon walks occurred during Apollo 15 for a combined duration of 18 hours and 33 minutes. Commander David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin completed the first of the extended lunar scientific expeditions dubbed the J-series.Apollo 15 televised the first lunar liftoff and recorded a walk in deep space by Alfred Worden. The scientific payload taken to the Moon was double the previous missions. Crew David R. ScottJames B. IrwinAlfred M. Worden

Apollo 15 Mission Lapel Pin $3.95 Apollo 15 Mission Lapel Pin This is a high quality enamel lapel pin that is approximately one inch in diameter.Apollo 15 was the ninth manned mission in the Apollo program and the fourth mission to land on the Moon. It was the first of what were termed “J missions”, long duration stays on the Moon with a greater focus on science than had been possible on previous missions. The mission began on July 26, 1971, and concluded on August 7th.

Apollo 8 Flown Heatshield $275 First time mankind left the gravity of earth and watched an “earthrise” Apollo 8 became one of the most famous Apollo missions circling around the moon on Christmas 1968 where the astronauts James Lovell, Frank Borman and Bill Anders read from the bible. This presentation bears a part of the flown heatshield of Apollo 8 and comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity plus a fact sheet about Apollo 8. This edition is limited to 50 presentations. The source of this heatshield is a larger block formerly encased in lucite and given to NASA workers and VIPs as a recognition of their work in the Apollo program. Flown artifacts from Apollo 8 are very rare and high in demand. Your presentation package includes : 8×10 color glossy presentation – ready to mat and frame Flown heatshield fragment from the Apollo 8 Command Module Certificate of authenticity Attractive Apollo 8 fact sheet with interesting facts about the mission No discounts allowed for this presentation. This item ships separately, no rush shipping is available for this item.

Apollo Program Polo Shirt $27.95 Apollo Program Polo Our Apollo Program Polo to commemorate the legacy of the Apollo spaceflight program. This shirt includes the official Apollo Program embroidered logo and features 6-3/4 oz. 100% cotton pique, with three-button placket, woodtone buttons, and contoured welt collar and cuffs.Color: Heather gray

The Apollo Moon Landing – Out of This World $19.95 From President Kennedy’s challenge to Neil Armstrong’s first step on the Moon, from the near disaster of Apollo 13 to the Lunar Rover missions, this is the story of mankind’s greatest adventure. Witness liftoffs, the Earth from space, and dramatic moments as the Apollo astronauts explore the Moon.Released 12/00 DVD BONUS FEATURE: Mercury, Gemini & Apollo Overview An Oldie but a Goodie! This historical NASA film gives an excellent overview of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo spacecraft programs, effectively tracing America’s space race to the moon. From the original seven astronauts to spectacular Apollo 17, this program features good quality archival footage of an important chapter in American history. DVD CHAPTERS: 1 Introduction 2 Gemini 3 The Astronauts 4 Saturn V 5 Eagle Has Landed 6 Experiments 7 Apollo 13 8 Apollo 15 9 The Last Mission 10 Legacy of Apollo Special Features: Incredible Digital Picture and Sound Interactive Menus Chapter Search Access Each Mission Individually Bonus Video – Mercury, Gemini, Apollo Overview Screen Saver for your PC or Mac computer Internet Resources 72 minutes REVIEW QUOTES: “Vivid voice-over narration, effective background music and dynamite editing keep the pace of this program moving. Especially impressive is some of the extensive visual and audio source material gleaned from NASA archives.”Videofile

Constellation Program Lapel Pin $4.5 Constellation Program Lapel Pin Project Constellation is a NASA program to create a new generation of spacecraft for human spaceflight, consisting primarily of the Ares I and Ares V launch vehicles, the Orion crew capsule, the Earth Departure Stage and the Lunar Surface Access Module. These spacecraft will be capable of performing a variety of missions, from Space Station resupply to lunar landings.Like that of the Apollo Program, Project Constellation will involve the Orion CSM flying near-Earth orbit missions, with the emphasis on servicing the ISS, and lunar orbit and landing flights. Currently (as of 2007), there are no immediate plans on the type of mission profile that would be flown to Mars, a mission which will not take place until after 2030.

8 Inch Apollo Program Patch $12.95 The large version of the Apollo Program patch. 8 inches.

Constellation Program Patch $5.5 click images for larger view Constellation Program Patch Project Constellation is a NASA program to create a new generation of spacecraft for human spaceflight, consisting primarily of the Ares I and Ares V launch vehicles, the Orion crew capsule, the Earth Departure Stage and the Lunar Surface Access Module. These spacecraft will be capable of performing a variety of missions, from Space Station resupply to lunar landings.Most of the Constellation hardware is based on systems originally developed for the Space Shuttle, although Orion’s two-part crew and service module system is heavily influenced by the earlier Apollo Spacecraft. Proposed Constellation missions may employ both Earth Orbit Rendezvous and Lunar Orbit Rendezvous techniques. 4″ embroidered patch

Visual Encyclopedia of Space DVD $19.95 Visual Encyclopedia of Space DVD A Visual Feast of Space History This action-packed program is guaranteed to be the best, most complete Space DVD available. Fully narrated, it is a virtual encyclopedia featuring nearly everything imaginable on space in the last 50 years. Planets, Deep Space, Manned Space Missions, UFOs, Space Shuttle – over 60 subjects. BONUS DVD – This special edition includes a bonus DVD – Apollo 13: The Historical Film from NASA – No Hollywood actors here – this is the real men and the real story! Watch and listen as the astronauts and Mission Control play out a true-life. Features: Region: All Regions Number of discs: 2 Run Time: 240 minutes EXTRAS: Apollo Missions Quiz Apollo Photo Album Apollo-Soyuz Mission Mercury, Gemini,, Apollo Overview

Footprints in the Dust: The Epic Voyages of Apollo, 1969-1975 – AUTOGRAPHED $45 Footprints in the Dust: The Epic Voyages of Apollo, 1969-1975 – AUTOGRAPHED by Author ?Elegantly written and scrupulously researched, this marvelous book not only opens a window on a truly dynamic period but is one of those rarities in spaceflight literature?a compelling and enjoyable page-turner. It captures magnificently the remarkable spirit of those involved in the Apollo story.? ?Charles M. Duke Jr., Apollo 16 astronaut and moonwalkerFollowing the fortieth anniversary of Apollo 11, as NASA prepares to return astronauts to the moon, Footprints in the Dust offers a thorough, engrossing, and multifaceted account of the Apollo missions. The flight of Apollo 11 was a triumph of human endeavor, persistence, and technology, one of the greatest achievements in human history. This book begins with the mission that sent Neil Armstrong and Edwin ?Buzz? Aldrin to the moon, then follows American spaceflight through the harrowing rescue of Apollo 13 before moving on to the successful joint Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with key figures in the space program, the authors convey the human drama and chart the technological marvels that went into the Apollo missions. They also put the accomplishments of American spaceflight into historical context, examining the competitive space race with the Soviet Union, the roles of politics and personality in launching the mission, and the consequences, practical and profound, of this giant leap for mankind.(20090701) Book Details: Hardcover: 520 pages Publisher: University of Nebraska Press (June 1, 2010) Language: English

Apollo 13: "Houston – We’ve Got A Problem" $19.95 200,000 miles from Earth, an explosion rips through the Apollo 13 spacecraft. It is April 13, 1970, and what began as a thrilling journey to the Moon for astronauts James Lovell, John Swigert and Fred Haise – just became a mission of survival. When the system alarms began going off, they were over half-way to the Moon. For six days, the world watched breathlessly in hopes that three of America’s finest young men could pilot a crippled spacecraft around the Moon and back to Earth. No Hollywood actors here – this is the real men and the real story! Watch and listen as the astronauts and Mission Control play out a true-life drama in this historical film produced by NASA not long after the near-tragic mission. Released 11/05 SPECIAL FEATURES: Apollo Missions Quiz Apollo Photo Album BONUS VIDEOS: The Mission of Apollo-SoyuzThis is NASA’s historical film on the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz Mission. In the midst of the cold war, the United States and the Soviet Union put aside political differences to launch a joint mission into space. Mercury, Gemini, Apollo Overview An Oldie but a Goodie! This historical NASA film gives an excellent overview of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo spacecraft programs, effectively tracing America’s space race to the moon. From the original seven astronauts to spectacular Apollo 17, this program features good quality archival footage of an important chapter in American history DVD CHAPTERS: 1 Lift Off 2 ?Houston, We Have a Problem? 3 Lost Fuel Cells 4 Orbiting the Moon 5 Survival 6 Re-Entry Preparations 7 Safe Landing 8 ?A Successful Mission? 68 minutes running time