Kharekhar Apollo Yan Chandrapar Gayu Che

This document, "Kharekhar, Apollo yan Chandra par gayu Che?" (Did the Apollo spacecraft really go to the Moon?) by Abhaysagar, challenges the narrative of the Apollo Moon landing from a Jain perspective. The author expresses skepticism about the scientific claims, drawing on both Jain philosophical principles and a critical analysis of the publicly available information.

Here's a comprehensive summary of the key arguments presented in the text:

Core Argument: Skepticism about the Apollo Moon Landing

The central thesis is that the Apollo missions did not reach the Moon as widely reported. The author uses a combination of scientific reasoning, questioning of official accounts, and comparisons with Jain cosmology to support this claim.

Key Points and Arguments:

• Inconsistent Distances and Altitudes:

  • The author highlights that official reports state the Apollo spacecraft reached an altitude of only 190 miles above Earth, but then traveled a further 230,000 miles to the Moon.
  • If the Moon is truly 31,380,000 miles high (according to the author's understanding of distances, though this number seems inconsistent with standard figures, possibly a typo or referring to a different scale within Jain texts), then a mere 190-mile ascent is insufficient.
  • The text questions how the spacecraft could have traveled 230,000 miles "diagonally" but remained only 190 miles high, implying this is physically impossible.

• Questioning the Physics and Technology:

  • Rocket Explosions in a Vacuum: The author questions how rocket "explosions" (presumably referring to thruster firings) could occur in a vacuum if oxygen was not supplied via tanks, and points out the absence of fuel residue or smoke.
  • Speed and Time Discrepancies: The text points out inconsistencies in the reported speeds and travel times for the journey to the Moon and the return trip, questioning why the time taken was different for similar speeds.
  • Communication and Television Transmission: The author questions how NASA scientists maintained contact with astronauts 230,000 miles away and how television images could be transmitted. The argument is that if the spacecraft traveled beyond the ionosphere (approximately 200 miles), cosmic rays would interfere with radio waves, making communication impossible. Therefore, the author concludes the spacecraft only reached the limit of the ionosphere and then traveled horizontally.
  • Lack of Earth Observation from the Moon: The author argues that if the astronauts were on the Moon, they should have seen Earth as a much larger disc (four times the size of the Moon) from their perspective, as the Earth is four times the diameter of the Moon. However, photographs purportedly from the Moon do not show this. The images of Earth seen by astronauts are depicted as appearing the same size as the Moon appears from Earth, suggesting they were taken from a closer distance, perhaps within Earth's atmosphere or at a much shorter range.
  • "Earthrise" as a Fabrication: The author suggests that the "Earthrise" photographs were staged, showing Earth as seen from the Moon, but in reality, they were taken from a much closer distance, where the Moon was also visible.
  • Ice and Fog on Spacecraft Windows: The author questions the claim of ice and fog on the spacecraft windows in a vacuum. If ice were present, the sun's heat should have melted it. The explanation that it obscured vision is seen as unlikely in a zero-atmosphere environment.

• Jain Cosmological Perspective:

  • The author contrasts the scientific view of the solar system with a perspective that may be influenced by Jain cosmology, where the Earth is considered central. The text implies that the scientific model of the Earth revolving around the Sun and the Moon around the Earth is not universally accepted and that the scientific rationale for sending a spacecraft "up" to the Moon is questioned within this context. The author suggests that, according to Earth-centric views, the Moon is "above" the Earth.

• Allegations of Deception and Inconsistent Descriptions:

  • Conflicting Descriptions of the Moon's Surface: The author cites various conflicting descriptions of the Moon's surface provided by different astronauts (flat, craters, volcanic activity, sandy deserts). This inconsistency is presented as evidence that the information is not about the Moon itself but perhaps about an unknown terrestrial location.
  • Dust Inside the Spacecraft: After Apollo 12 returned, dust and gravel were reported inside the spacecraft, causing breathing difficulties. The author questions how this could happen in a vacuum, suggesting the astronauts were on Earth.
  • Lack of Germs and Quarantine: The fact that Apollo 12 astronauts were not quarantined, as the Apollo 11 astronauts were, is seen as evidence that they did not land on the Moon, as there would be no fear of lunar germs if they had not been there.
  • Astronaut Quotes: Quotes from astronauts expressing personal opinions about the Moon (e.g., "a vast empty space," "like a desert island") are presented to suggest their experience was not as grand or definitive as portrayed.

• Geopolitical Considerations:

  • The author notes China's silence on the Apollo Moon landing and suggests that not all global populations support the narrative.
  • The rivalry between the US and Russia in space exploration is mentioned, implying that the US might have been driven to make such claims due to this competition.

• Questioning Scientific Uncertainty:

  • The author highlights that science still lacks certainty about the Moon's origin, distance from Earth, atmosphere, and life forms. This uncertainty is used to question the validity of claims based on current scientific assumptions.

Conclusion Drawn by the Author:

Based on these arguments, the author concludes that the Apollo spacecraft likely did not land on the Moon. Instead, it is suggested that the spacecraft landed on a mountain on Earth, perhaps within a 50 million-mile diameter area of Bharatkshetra (India), at a distance of 200,000 miles. The author urges readers to critically evaluate the information, distinguishing between propaganda and factual reality.

Overall Tone:

The tone is critical, questioning, and skeptical. The author aims to provoke thought and encourage a deeper, more independent examination of the Apollo missions, aligning with a perspective that may be rooted in Jain principles of careful observation and discerning truth.