Apollo 11: Fact or fake?

Video presented by Matthew Genge

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On July 20 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made their historic Apollo 11 moon walk, becoming the first two humans to set foot in another world. Or did they? Was it all a huge hoax? Join planetary scientist Matthew Genge to explore the conspiracy theory to end all conspiracy theories.

  • Presented by: Matthew Genge
  • Date: 27 November 2003
  • Duration: 30:29

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