The Apollo 11 mission successfully landed on the Moon, with extensive photographic, video, and physical evidence, including Moon rocks and independent tracking by multiple countries.
On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon, while Michael Collins remained in orbit aboard the command module. The mission was watched by millions worldwide and recorded through live television broadcasts, photographs, and radio transmissions.
One of the strongest pieces of evidence is the 382 kilograms (842 pounds) of Moon rocks brought back by Apollo missions. Scientists have studied these rocks worldwide and they have unique compositions confirming their extraterrestrial origin.
In addition to U.S. tracking, independent observatories in the Soviet Union, the UK, and other countries monitored Apollo 11’s journey, verifying its position and signals. The astronauts also placed retroreflectors on the Moon, which are still used today to reflect laser beams from Earth, confirming their presence.
Furthermore, NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured high-resolution images of the Apollo landing sites, showing equipment left behind. The overwhelming amount of evidence makes Apollo 11 one of the most well-documented events in history, proving beyond doubt that humans successfully landed on the Moon.
