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Another common conspiracy argument questions the technical feasibility of Nixon communicating directly with astronauts on the lunar surface, especially via a landline phone, since landlines rely on physical wires and seemingly can't reach 250,000 miles into space.
The Explanation:
The communication wasn't a traditional landline call but a radio transmission relayed through a complex chain of ground stations and tracking satellites.
The conversation originated from Mission Control in Houston, which was in constant radio contact with the Apollo 11 crew.
The "phone call" was actually transmitted via radio signals, which are the cornerstone of space communications.