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Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

A NASA orbiter launched in 2009 whose cameras have photographed the Apollo landing sites in detail, showing descent stages, scientific instruments, and astronaut foot trails.

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Theories & Explanations

  • Moon Landing Hoax Theoryfrom 1976

    Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter contradicts Moon Landing Hoax Theory — LRO images from 2009 onwards show the Apollo descent stages, experiment packages, and astronaut foot trails at the landing sites.

Organisations & Programmes

  • NASA

    Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter was operated by NASA.

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