Distance to the Moon: NASA's Measurements and Findings

[Bjarne]

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..

 

[Drakkith]

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.

 

[Fewmet]

The Mythbusters did an episode about moon hoax claims in which they took a reading themselves.

 

[Chronos]

its called the lunar laser ranging experiment - and it's definitely a moon landing hoax buster

 

[pmacias]

I can confirm that NASA has indeed placed a mirror on the Moon and has been able to measure its distance from Earth. This is a significant finding that has been confirmed by multiple measurements and data analysis. The current rate of the Moon's distance from Earth is estimated to be 38 mm per year, which is consistent with previous studies.

To learn more about this topic, I would recommend reading scientific articles and research papers published by NASA and other reputable sources. These sources will provide detailed information on the methodology and data used to measure the Moon's distance from Earth. Additionally, NASA's website and online databases can also provide access to measurement data for further analysis.

It is important to note that scientific research is an ongoing process, and new findings and data are constantly being collected and analyzed. Therefore, it is essential to continuously monitor and review the latest research to stay updated on this topic.