NASA has addressed comments made by reality television star Kim Kardashian regarding the authenticity of the 1969 moon landing. In a recent episode of her show, Kardashian expressed skepticism about the historic Apollo 11 mission, during which astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first set foot on the lunar surface. This prompted Sean Duffy, the acting administrator of NASA, to confirm the agency”s achievements in space exploration.
On October 31, 2025, Duffy took to social media to counter Kardashian”s claims, stating, “Yes, we have been to the Moon… six times!” His remarks were directed at the ongoing conspiracy theories that question the validity of the moon landings, particularly the Apollo 11 mission.
During an episode of “The Kardashians,” Kardashian referenced a supposed quote from Buzz Aldrin about the mission, suggesting that it was not real. She relayed a conversation with co-star Sarah Paulson, during which she claimed Aldrin often states in interviews that the moon landing did not occur. However, it remains unclear what specific article Kardashian was referencing, and whether Aldrin actually made these comments.
Kardashian”s assertion that the moon landing is “fake” has sparked further debate, with her suggesting that there are videos supporting her claims. This has drawn attention to the ongoing discussions about the veracity of historical space missions.
In response to Kardashian”s comments, Duffy also highlighted NASA”s current lunar exploration program, known as Artemis. He invited Kardashian to visit the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for an upcoming Artemis mission launch, which is yet to be scheduled. “We won the last space race, and we will win this one too,” Duffy emphasized, reinforcing the agency”s commitment to advancing space exploration.
This exchange underscores the growing intersection of celebrity culture and scientific discourse, raising questions about public perception of historical events in the context of modern skepticism.
