Edith Hejberg
Despite their differences, Duffy praised Kardashian’s “enthusiasm” for NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon.
NASA’s acting chief Sean Duffy has publicly responded to Kim Kardashian after she questioned whether humans ever landed on the moon.
During an episode of The Kardashians, Kim cast doubt on the 1969 mission, prompting a swift and pointed reaction from the space agency.
“Yes, I’ve been to the moon… six times!”
Duffy posted a sharp reply on X (formerly Twitter), tagging Kardashian alongside a video of her remarks. “Yes, I’ve been to the Moon… six times!” he wrote, referencing NASA’s six successful Apollo moon landings between 1969 and 1972.
The scene that sparked the backlash
In the Hulu episode, Kardashian chats with actress Sarah Paulson on the set of her new show, All’s Fair. While discussing Buzz Aldrin, Kim reads a quote she believes proves the moon landing didn’t happen. “It could have been scary, but it wasn’t, because it didn’t happen,” she reads aloud.
Kim leans into conspiracy theories
Moments later, Kim admits she’s drawn to fringe ideas. “I focus on conspiracies all the time,” she says, before confidently telling a producer, “I think it was fake.” She also suggests tracking down Buzz Aldrin for answers.
Buzz Aldrin never said that
Though Kardashian quotes Aldrin as saying the landing didn’t happen, there is no verified record of him making such a claim. In fact, Aldrin has consistently affirmed his role in the Apollo 11 mission, as the second man to walk on the moon.
NASA explains interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
After Duffy’s moon landing rebuttal, Kardashian shifted focus. “Wait… what’s happening with 3I Atlas?!?!” she posted. Duffy obliged with a clear explanation: it’s the third interstellar comet ever observed, and no, it’s not aliens, nor a threat to Earth.
Duffy applauds Kim’s curiosity
Despite their differences, Duffy praised Kardashian’s “enthusiasm” for NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon. He even extended an invitation for her to witness an Artemis launch at Kennedy Space Center.
A surprising crossover: NASA and reality TV
Some speculated Duffy’s response may reflect his own roots in television. Before his government roles, he was a reality TV star himself, perhaps giving him a soft spot for celebrity culture and its vast influence.
Moon landing hoaxes long debunked
The idea that the 1969 moon landing was staged has circulated for decades. However, experts, including the UK’s Institute of Physics, say every claim made by deniers has been scientifically discredited, from shadows in photos to moon rock samples.
NASA stands firm on the facts
With nearly 400kg of moon rock, clear mission telemetry, and extensive video and photo documentation, NASA remains confident in its legacy. As for Duffy?
He made it crystal clear: the moon landing was real. And they’ve done it six times.
This article is made and published by Edith Hejberg, who may have used AI in the preparation
