Apollo landings to be photographed

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The discussion centers around the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission, which aims to provide definitive evidence of the Apollo moon landings by capturing images of the landing sites and human artifacts left behind. Despite the potential for these images to debunk long-standing conspiracy theories claiming the moon landings were faked, participants express skepticism that this will change the minds of conspiracy theorists. Many believe that such individuals will dismiss any evidence as fabricated, highlighting a cycle of disbelief that persists regardless of proof. The conversation underscores the challenges of addressing conspiracy theories, as some proponents remain convinced of their beliefs, often attributing NASA's ongoing missions to a cover-up rather than genuine exploration. The dialogue reflects a broader commentary on the nature of conspiracy theories and the difficulty in changing entrenched beliefs.
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,1530611,00.html

Six spacecraft landed on the moon between July 1969 and December 1972, and 12 astronauts walked on the moon. The LRO mission is the first step in a return to the moon - but it should also settle a conspiracy theory that has exasperated Nasa chiefs for 30 years: the claim that the moon landings were faked. Space-based images of human hardware at the landing sites should put paid to that one.

Will it end all the conspiracy theories.......

probably not
 
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Pengwuino said:
Will it end all the conspiracy theories.......

probably not

Of course not, as the conspiracy theorists will simply claim that any LRO images showing Apollo artifacts are themselves faked.
 
lol Janus, that's so true. There is no such thing as a out of work conspiracy theorist.
 
Ironically, the people making fringe claims with photos attached have the same problem.
 
haha oh man, heard this on another forum and made me laugh

" There not being a McDonalds or a Starbucks on the moon is probably the most convincing evidence that America has never been there."
 
I spoke with a true beleiver in the conspiracy. He is more convinved than every
that it was faked because "why else would they be spending millions now to
keep the cover alive?"

Even if you could take them there personally they'll say the site was a more
recent fake to fool THEM.

You can't win with these people.
 
Antiphon said:
I spoke with a true beleiver in the conspiracy. He is more convinved than every
that it was faked because "why else would they be spending millions now to
keep the cover alive?"
And if NASA doesn't take pictures of it, they claim that's part of the coverup too. Things like that imply to me that this is a purposeful hoax. Sometimes its tough to tell the difference between a true believer and someone who is just trying to sell a book.
 
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