Confirming that Americans really landed on Moon
(MENAFN) Yury Borisov, the head of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, has emphatically dismissed conspiracy theories questioning the authenticity of the US Moon landings during a recent parliamentary session. Addressing lawmakers, Borisov affirmed that there is unequivocal evidence supporting the fact that American astronauts did indeed land on the lunar surface during the Apollo missions.
Central to Borisov’s defense of the Moon landings is the verification of lunar soil samples collected by NASA astronauts. According to Borisov, these samples have undergone rigorous analysis not only by Soviet scientists but also by experts from numerous countries worldwide. He specifically cited the conclusions drawn by Russia’s Academy of Sciences, which confirmed the lunar origin of the soil samples shared by NASA.
The remarks by Borisov mark a contrast from previous skepticism expressed by Dmitry Rogozin, his predecessor at Roscosmos. Rogozin had cast doubts on the Apollo missions, claiming that conclusive evidence had not been presented to him despite the assertions of many within Roscosmos. This skepticism had stirred controversy within the space agency, with Rogozin facing criticism for potentially straining international relations and undermining collaboration with NASA.
Since Neil Armstrong’s historic first step on the Moon in 1969, the authenticity of the Apollo program has been a subject of debate among skeptics who believe the Moon landings were staged by NASA. These theories suggest that the United States staged the missions in response to Soviet achievements in space exploration, notably Yury Gagarin’s pioneering orbital flight in 1961.
Despite persistent conspiracy theories, Borisov’s affirmation of the lunar soil samples’ authenticity underscores Roscosmos’ acknowledgment of NASA’s achievements in space exploration. His statements aim to put to rest lingering doubts about one of humanity’s most significant milestones, emphasizing the collaborative scientific scrutiny that has validated the Apollo missions over the decades.
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