NASA Acting Chief Refutes Kim Kardashian Moon Landing Denial Plans Artemis Return

Kim Kardashian sparked controversy by claiming on her Hulu show that the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon landing was faked, citing misleading interpretations of astronaut Buzz Aldrin's comments. NASA's Acting Administrator Sean Duffy, appointed under President Donald Trump, publicly refuted these claims, affirming that the United States successfully landed astronauts on the Moon six times and emphasizing NASA's ongoing Artemis program to return humans to the lunar surface. Duffy highlighted the importance of factual history and positioned the Artemis missions as part of a new space race led by the Trump administration. Kardashian, undeterred, doubled down on conspiracy theories but also engaged with Duffy about other space topics, including interstellar comets, prompting an invitation for her to attend an upcoming Artemis launch. The exchange underscores ongoing challenges NASA faces in combating misinformation about its historic and future missions, especially when amplified by influential celebrities. This public dialogue reflects broader tensions between scientific facts and popular conspiracy theories in media.