Reality television icon and business mogul Kim Kardashian has sparked widespread debate after expressing scepticism about one of humanity's most celebrated achievements - the 1969 moon landing.
During a revealing appearance on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, the SKIMS founder dropped the bombshell confession that left listeners stunned. "I don't believe it happened," Kardashian stated matter-of-factly when the topic of space exploration arose.
The Moment That Stunned Listeners
The conversation took an unexpected turn when host Amanda Hirsch mentioned humanity's potential return to the lunar surface. Kardashian's immediate response revealed her long-held doubts about the original Apollo 11 mission that saw Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first humans to walk on the moon.
"When you said we're going to the moon, I was like, 'We're going to the moon? Wait, we've never been?'" Kardashian recounted, explaining her surprise at learning about NASA's Artemis programme aiming to return astronauts to the lunar surface.
A History of Lunar Doubts
Kardashian joins a surprising number of public figures and ordinary citizens who question the authenticity of the moon landing. Conspiracy theories have persisted for decades, despite overwhelming scientific evidence and documentation proving the mission's success.
The reality star's comments immediately ignited fierce discussion across social media platforms, with space enthusiasts and historians rushing to defend the historical achievement while others expressed support for her sceptical stance.
Celebrity Conspiracy Theories Continue
This isn't the first time a high-profile celebrity has voiced unconventional beliefs about historical events. However, given Kardashian's massive global influence and reach of over 360 million followers, her comments carry significant weight in popular culture discussions.
NASA and space advocates have consistently provided evidence countering moon landing conspiracy theories, including:
- Lunar rock samples brought back to Earth
- Reflectors left on the moon's surface still used for scientific measurements
- High-resolution images of landing sites captured by lunar orbiters
- Independent verification from multiple countries
Despite this evidence, Kardashian's revelation demonstrates how persistent these theories remain in public discourse, even 55 years after the historic event.
