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In 1961, President Kennedy announced the US would land a man on the moon before 1970. Some believe the US realized they couldn't overcome the obstacles and faked the missions using simulation systems. NASA administrator James Webb reorganized the space agency for the lunar project, gaining political support. Kennedy expressed skepticism about the cost, suggesting unmanned missions were more practical. Khrushchev dismissed a joint mission. After Kennedy's assassination, Johnson continued the program. The Soviet program failed due to Sergei Korolev's death and rocket explosions.
The Vietnam War and Apollo program costs strained the US budget. General Phillips reported technical problems with the Apollo program. A fire killed three astronauts during a simulation, suspending the program. NASA considered stopping, but continued due to the public commitment. NASA allegedly decided to stage the moon landings in a studio, using existing simulation technology.
Bill Casing claimed the moon landing was faked due to technical impossibility. Ralph Renee claimed astronauts couldn't cross the Van Allen belts. The internet spread the moon hoax theory. Films like Capricorn One reinforced the idea of a staged landing. Debunkers cite Russian silence, the number of people involved, retroreflectors, and moon rocks as evidence. The Van Allen belts' radiation, the lunar module's design, missing crater, dust, and flame, telecommunications delays, live broadcasts, dust behavior, and waving flags are questioned. Photos are analyzed, citing radiation damage, camera function, lighting, shadows, and backlighting. Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins' behavior and careers are examined.