The 1969 Apollo 11 mission marks the greatest technological advancement for humanity. We see Neil Armstrong take his first steps on the Moon, leaving his mark on humanity forever. However, theories surrounding the moon landing have come to light. Conspiracy theorists claim that NASA, the National Aeronautics Space Administration, faked the Apollo 11 moon landing. Yet current evidence may support the authenticity of the moon landing. Evidence such as photos, rock samples, technology and computer monitoring support the moon landing. The 1969 moon landing did take place. One of the main pieces of evidence for the moon landing is photographic evidence. Numerous photos as well as videos have been published and seen by the public. One of the most famous photos is the unfurling of the United States flag on the lunar surface which appears to be undulating. Some theories will conclude that there is no wind in space and therefore the flag cannot fly. However, Dr. Phillips of NASA's Science and Space Directorate says, "Not every flag-waving needs a breeze – at least not in space." » Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin can be seen in video footage twisting the flag to plant it deeper into the lunar soil. This movement causes the flag to appear waving. Dr. Phillips also says: “Unwinding a rolled up piece of fabric with stored angular momentum will naturally result in waves and ripples. » Most of the photos taken are from the moon itself. Many theories can be refuted by simple common sense as well as technological knowledge of photographic equipment. Factors such as light, aperture, and reflections affect all Moon photos. Not only did NASA bring back photos of the Moon, but also an abundance of rock samples. During the Apollo 11 mission...... middle of paper ......Works Cited Allen, Alexander. Email interview. April 27-28, 2014 Braeunig, Robert A. “The Moon Hoax Debate.” The moon hoax debate. Np, November 2006. Web. April 29, 2014. Dunbar, Brian. “What is Saturn V?” NASA. NASA, September 17, 2010. Web. May 2, 2014. Korotev, Randy L. “How do we know it's a rock from the Moon? » How do we know that it is a rock from the Moon? Washington University in St. Louis, November 2006. Web. May 02, 2014.Phillips, Tony. “The Big Moon Hoax.” - NASA Sciences. NASA, February 23, 2001. Web. May 1, 2014.Thanks, Ker. “Moon landing hoax myths – busted.” National Geographic. National Geographic Society, July 16, 2009. Web. May 2, 2014. “Twelve Men on the Moon: Rock-Solid Evidence.” » The sky at night. BBC. April 1, 2002. Television. “17 Steps to the Moon and Back: Anatomy of a Moonshot.” » Popular mechanics. Popular Mechanics, June 1, 2009. Web. May 2 2014.