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NDTV
21-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
Humans Landed On Moon In 1969, Why Conspiracy Theories Still Doubt It
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," said astronaut Neil Armstrong after stepping on the Moon on July 20, 1969. It's been over five decades, but conspiracy theorists still doubt it. On Sunday (July 20), NASA shared a post on Instagram to mark 56 years since the Apollo 11 mission successfully landed on the lunar surface, which was a historic achievement in space exploration. The space agency wrote: "We're going back." View this post on Instagram A post shared by NASA (@nasa) All About The Apollo 11 Mission The primary goals of the mission were to land on the Moon, conduct scientific experiments and return safely to Earth. The Moon landing paved the way for future space exploration and inspired generations of scientists, engineers and astronauts. "56 years ago, NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the Moon, becoming the first humans to walk on the lunar surface," NASA said in the Instagram post. "Now, we're working with international and commercial partners to return to the Moon and establish the first long-term presence there, which is a critical step toward our first crewed missions to Mars." What Do Conspiracy Theories Say About The Moon Landing? The Moon landing conspiracy theory, mostly circulated on social media, suggests that the United States government faked or staged the Apollo Moon landings. Some even claimed that the landings were filmed in a studio or that the astronauts did not actually walk on the Moon's surface. Users on social media also claimed that the American flag planted on the Moon appears to be waving in the wind, even though there is no atmosphere on the Moon. Photos taken by the astronauts on the Moon's surface do not show any stars in the background, which some believe is evidence that the photos were taken in a studio. There are also claims that the astronauts would have been exposed to lethal radiation during their trip to the Moon, making it impossible for them to survive. The theories argue why it is taking so many years to go back to the Moon with far better technology as compared to the 1960s. Scientific Proof To Debunk The Viral Theories Experts have provided evidence and scientific explanations to debunk these claims. Scientists have noted that the flag's motion is caused by the motion from the astronauts as they planted it in the ground, not wind. They also revealed that cameras used by the astronauts were set to capture images of the bright lunar surface, and the stars were not visible due to overexposure. In regard to radiation claims, the experts said that the astronauts wore protective suits and the spacecraft had shielding to minimise exposure. The Apollo astronauts also brought back more than 800 pounds of Moon rocks and soil, which have been extensively studied by scientists and confirmed to have originated from the Moon.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Kiren Rijiju Rips Into Rahul Gandhi Over Remarks On Jaishankar-Xi Meeting In China
Shukla to Return from ISS, Parents Prepare for Grand Welcome in Lucknow After more than 15 days in space, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla — the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station — is set to return to Earth. If all goes according to plan, the Axiom-4 mission's Dragon spacecraft will undock from the ISS on Monday and splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast on Tuesday. Back home in Lucknow, his mother is counting the hours, offering prayers for his safe landing, and eagerly awaiting his return.#shubhanshushukla #axiom4 #iss #spaceflight #indianastronaut #nasa #spacex #dragoncapsule #axiommission #astronautreturn #lucknownews #indianairforce #spacejourney #issreturn #proudmoment 6.2K views | 2 days ago
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Iran-Linked Militias Hit U.S.-Backed Sites In Kurdish Region
Shukla to Return from ISS, Parents Prepare for Grand Welcome in Lucknow After more than 15 days in space, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla — the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station — is set to return to Earth. If all goes according to plan, the Axiom-4 mission's Dragon spacecraft will undock from the ISS on Monday and splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast on Tuesday. Back home in Lucknow, his mother is counting the hours, offering prayers for his safe landing, and eagerly awaiting his return.#shubhanshushukla #axiom4 #iss #spaceflight #indianastronaut #nasa #spacex #dragoncapsule #axiommission #astronautreturn #lucknownews #indianairforce #spacejourney #issreturn #proudmoment 6.2K views | 2 days ago
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Kyiv to Fall in 50 Days? Putin's Power Play: Did Trump Just Hand Ukraine to Moscow?
Shukla to Return from ISS, Parents Prepare for Grand Welcome in Lucknow After more than 15 days in space, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla — the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station — is set to return to Earth. If all goes according to plan, the Axiom-4 mission's Dragon spacecraft will undock from the ISS on Monday and splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast on Tuesday. Back home in Lucknow, his mother is counting the hours, offering prayers for his safe landing, and eagerly awaiting his return.#shubhanshushukla #axiom4 #iss #spaceflight #indianastronaut #nasa #spacex #dragoncapsule #axiommission #astronautreturn #lucknownews #indianairforce #spacejourney #issreturn #proudmoment 6.2K views | 2 days ago
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Ahead Of Shubhanshu Shukla's Homecoming, Space Experts Explain Undocking And Earth Re-Entry Process
The Dragon spacecraft 'Grace' has undocked from the International Space Station, beginning its fully autonomous journey back to Earth with Axiom-4 astronauts onboard, including Shubhanshu Shukla. Experts explain the detailed undocking process as the crew starts the 22.5-hour return trip. Final preparations include detaching the capsule trunk and orienting the heat shield to endure temperatures up to 1,600°C during atmospheric reentry. Parachutes will deploy in two stages to slow descent. The recovery ship is ready off the California coast for the planned splashdown on July 15 at 3:01 PM IST, ensuring a safe return for the astronauts.#dragonspacecraft #axiom4 #shubhanshushukla #iss #spacex #splashdown #earthreturn #astronauts #spacejourney #nasa #spaceexploration #missioncomplete #spacereentry #graceundocks #safehome #toi #toibharat Read More
