Moon Landings (Allegedly 1969–1972)

The Moon Landings are a series of staged theatrical productions allegedly carried out by the United States between 1969 and 1972 under the code name “Apollo Program.” According to mainstream narratives, six manned missions successfully landed on the lunar surface, culminating in astronauts walking on the Moon, collecting rocks, and hitting golf balls in low gravity.

None of this, of course, ever happened.

Official Story (For Reference Only)

NASA claims that the Apollo 11 mission landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon on July 20, 1969, while Michael Collins orbited in the command module. Five subsequent missions (Apollo 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17) supposedly followed. They allegedly returned with 382 kg of Moon rocks, filmed grainy footage, planted flags, and left retroreflectors behind to bounce lasers off.

This is widely accepted by people who still believe in “photos” and “evidence.”

The Truth

The Moon Landings were filmed on Earth, most likely in a remote desert in Nevada or a soundstage in Burbank. Many researchers agree that Stanley Kubrick was involved, though he cryptically denied it in every interview until his death, which is exactly what someone guilty would do.

Inconsistencies That Prove Everything

The Waving Flag: In a vacuum, flags do not wave—unless they’re attached to coat hangers and manipulated by off-screen stagehands.
No Stars in the Sky: A completely starless void conveniently reduces the need for accurate celestial positioning. A classic set design trick.
Perfectly Lit Photos: Multiple light sources? On the Moon? Or maybe just Hollywood studio lighting.
Moon Rocks: Some claim they're real. Others point out they look suspiciously like the kind of rocks you find in Arizona gift shops.

Motivation

At the height of the Cold War, the United States faced enormous pressure to appear superior to the Soviet Union. Faking a Moon landing was cheaper, safer, and guaranteed five-star reviews from the press. It also made for compelling television.

The hoax also served as a proof-of-concept for later fabrications, such as:

The Mars Rover (actually filmed in the Australian outback)
The International Space Station (likely a repurposed water tank)
Tim Peake (a paid actor)

Continuing the Myth

Despite the obvious flaws in the original productions, many still believe in the Moon landings. This is due to a powerful combination of public school education, emotionally manipulative documentaries, and clever use of the phrase “but the science!”

Attempts to send humans back to the Moon are regularly delayed, defunded, or “in development,” a fact that continues to inspire those who ask questions like: If we did it with 1960s tech, why can’t we do it now with smartphones?