Title: Yes, Apollo Flew Through the Van Allen Belts Going to the Moon Source:
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No, the van Allen radiation belts weren't deal breakers for the Apollo astronauts. They really did go to the Moon. Want weekly Vintage Space ? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! www.youtube.com/channel/UCw95T_TgbGHhTml4xZ9yIqg
And tell us why there are no jets of flame or exhaust under it. Do you honestly think it connected with the rocket orbiting earth at 4000 mph thru space for the return trip?
And tell us why there are no jets of flame or exhaust under it. Do you honestly think it connected with the rocket orbiting earth at 4000 mph thru space for the return trip?
The lack of an atmosphere (no aerodynamic drag), greatly reduced gravity, and much smaller ship all combine to reduce the amount of thrust needed for liftoff from the moon. I can't speak to the nature of the thruster used but I don't see it as a deal killer. Also, the orbiter wasn't orbiting as high of the moon as is typical on earth, due to the lack of an atmosphere.
I don't fault anyone for doubting the word of the US government, and the moon missions were an extraordinary achievement to have been done with 60's tech. Also, there was sufficient motive during the cold war with the USSR for the US to fake it. But having investigated the claims against it, I think the moon landings did happen, and the USSR would have certainly had plenty of motive to publicize proof to the contrary.
Where is there room for enough rocket fuel (incl. comprest air) in the return unit, plus the gizmos to activate and control it? It was insanely tiny -- look where the door is