Kim Kardashian Says Moon Landing Is Fake, NASA Replies

In a freshly released episode of The Kardashians on Hulu, Kim Kardashian admitted she doesn’t believe the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 ever actually happened.

She told co-star Sarah Paulson she had watched videos in which Buzz Aldrin reportedly says the mission “didn’t happen.” She pointed to a blowing flag, odd footprints, and missing stars in the lunar sky as reasons for her doubt.

NASA Steps In with a Reality Check

Her remarks quickly made their way across social media, with “Kim Kardashian Moon Landing” trending on X within hours. While her tone seemed half-joking, fans weren’t sure if she was being serious—or if it was just another Kardashian moment designed to break the internet.

Hours later, NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy publicly replied via the platform X: “Yes, @KimKardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before … six times!” He also invited her to attend the upcoming Artemis II launch and stressed that all moon-hoax theories have been thoroughly debunked, including the fact that thousands of people would’ve needed to keep the secret.

The agency also posted a short video clip showing original Apollo 11 footage, alongside photos of lunar rocks, spacecraft blueprints, and scientists from around the world who’ve verified the mission’s authenticity. It was a firm yet humorous response, reinforcing NASA’s commitment to science over celebrity speculation.

What’s Going On Behind the Claims of Kim Kardashian

Kardashian explained she regularly shares “a million articles” about conspiracies with Sarah Paulson, framing herself as someone who “centers conspiracies all the time.” She feared she’d be dismissed as “crazy,” but encouraged people to dig into TikTok and decide for themselves.

Meanwhile, the scientific community points out major holes in her logic—for example, lunar gravity is weaker (so flag movement ≠ wind) and the Apollo missions brought back hundreds of kilograms of lunar rock, confirmed by independent labs.

Why This Sparked a Bigger Conversation

Beyond one celebrity’s offhand remark, this episode touches on the tension between social media, celebrity influence, and scientific literacy. A high-profile figure like Kardashian raising doubts about a landmark historical event means the conversation spreads fast. NASA’s swift, public correction shows how serious they are about protecting scientific integrity in an era where misinformation can travel faster than rockets.

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