Distance to the Moon: NASA's Measurements and Findings

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NASA has placed a mirror on the Moon, allowing for precise measurements that show the Moon is moving away from Earth at a rate of 38 mm per year. This measurement is part of the lunar laser ranging experiment, which has been crucial in debunking moon landing hoax claims. For further information, users are encouraged to check Wikipedia and NASA's official site, as well as conduct Google searches for additional data and references. The Mythbusters also addressed these measurements in an episode focused on lunar hoax theories. Overall, the findings contribute to our understanding of the Moon's dynamics and its relationship with Earth.
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NASA have places a mirror on the Moon, and have thereby been able to measure that the Moon is moving 38 mm away from the Earth every year.
Does anybody know more than this.
Where to read about it?
If measurement data are available ?
etc..
 
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Check wikipedia and look at references. Also try a google search and see if that helps. I bet even a search on Nasa's site could get you some info.
 
The Mythbusters did an episode about moon hoax claims in which they took a reading themselves.
 
its called the lunar laser ranging experiment - and it's definitely a moon landing hoax buster
 

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