Reality television mogul Kim Kardashian has ignited a firestorm of criticism after publicly questioning the authenticity of NASA's historic 1969 moon landing during a recent podcast appearance.
The SKIMS founder dropped the bombshell revelation while speaking with neuroscientist and author Dr. Andrew Huberman on his popular podcast series. During their conversation, Kardashian suggested she wasn't entirely convinced that astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin actually walked on the lunar surface.
Celebrity Doubts Meet Scientific Reality
"I thought it was fake," Kardashian confessed to Huberman, who appeared visibly surprised by her statement. The neuroscientist immediately countered with scientific evidence supporting the mission's authenticity, but Kardashian maintained her sceptical position.
The exchange has since gone viral across social media platforms, drawing condemnation from space enthusiasts, scientists, and historians alike. Many have expressed frustration that such baseless conspiracy theories continue to circulate despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
Historical Context and Ongoing Conspiracies
The moon landing conspiracy theory has persisted since the Apollo 11 mission first captivated global audiences in July 1969. Despite NASA providing extensive documentation, photographs, and moon rocks as proof, a small but vocal minority continues to question the historic achievement.
Kardashian's comments come at a particularly sensitive time for space exploration, as NASA prepares for its Artemis program aimed at returning humans to the moon within the next few years.
Public Reaction and Backlash
Social media responses have been overwhelmingly critical of the reality star's remarks. Many users have pointed to the extensive evidence supporting the moon landing's authenticity, including:
- Lunar laser ranging experiments using retroreflectors left by Apollo astronauts
- High-resolution images of landing sites captured by lunar reconnaissance orbiters
- Independent verification from international space agencies
- Thousands of hours of mission documentation and astronaut testimony
Critics argue that celebrities using their massive platforms to promote unfounded conspiracy theories contributes to scientific misinformation and undermines genuine achievements in space exploration.
The controversy continues to develop as more reactions pour in from the scientific community and space enthusiasts worldwide.
