In her latest episode of “The Kardashians,” reality TV star Kim Kardashian asserted that the 1969 moon landing was not real, sparking widespread debate. The 45-year-old mother of four presented what she described as evidence during an on-set conversation with actress Sarah Paulson.
Kardashian claimed to have received “a million articles” supporting her belief, citing statements from astronaut Buzz Aldrin. She recounted a dialogue in which Aldrin allegedly stated, “There was no scary moment, cause it didn’t happen.” Kardashian suggested that Aldrin’s remarks were unintentional revelations due to his age, adding, “I think it didn’t happen.”
The reality star later reiterated her stance in a trailer, stating, “I don’t think we did. I think it was fake,” and referenced videos where Aldrin allegedly questioned the moon landing. She raised questions about inconsistencies in footage, such as the absence of stars in photos, the appearance of the flag, and discrepancies in lunar footprints.
NASA responded to Kardashian’s claims, emphasizing that humans had landed on the moon six times. Sean Duffy, NASA’s acting administrator, tweeted, “Yes, Kim Kardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before … 6 times!” He highlighted ongoing efforts under the Artemis program, asserting, “We won the last space race and we will win this one too.”
The article also referenced a viral clip of Buzz Aldrin discussing moon landing broadcasts during a 2000 interview with Conan O’Brien. In the segment, Aldrin reportedly noted that some coverage included animations, which critics have since misinterpreted as evidence of a hoax. However, fact-checkers and historical records confirm the moon landings occurred, with NASA clarifying that animations were used to supplement real footage during the 1960s.
Despite repeated debunking, conspiracy theories persist, with some questioning why humanity has not returned to the moon since 1972. The article included speculative discussions about Aldrin’s potential future admissions but concluded with a focus on NASA’s historical achievements and scientific consensus.