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One recurring argument from skeptics involves the Van Allen radiation belts—dangerous zones of high-energy particles trapped around Earth. Critics claim that spacecraft like Apollo couldn't have safely traversed these belts. However, Apollo missions intentionally flew through the thinnest parts of the belts, minimizing radiation exposure with shielding and careful timing to keep astronaut doses within safe limits.
Recent tests, such as NASA's Orion spacecraft passing through these belts for modern missions, further demonstrate that with current technology, traversing these zones safely is achievable. Historical mission data confirms that Apollo spacecraft successfully navigated through these belts without undue harm.