Reality TV star Kim Kardashian found herself in the cosmic crosshairs after suggesting the moon landing was a hoax during a recent episode of her reality show. NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy wasn’t having it, swiftly responding on social media to set the record straight.

In a viral moment captured on “The Kardashians,” Kim claimed she believed the 1969 moon landing was fake, citing vague “videos” about Buzz Aldrin supposedly admitting the mission was staged. Her comments quickly drew attention from space enthusiasts and fact-checkers alike.

Duffy’s response was direct and pointed: “Yes, @KimKardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before… 6 times!” He emphasized NASA’s ongoing lunar exploration efforts through the Artemis program, adding a patriotic “We won the last space race and we will win this one too!”

Conspiracy theories about the moon landing are nothing new. Dating back to Bill Kaysing’s 1976 self-published pamphlet “We Never Went to the Moon,” these claims have persisted despite overwhelming scientific evidence. Between 1969 and 1972, six U.S. crews successfully landed on the lunar surface, with Neil Armstrong making history as the first human to step on the moon.

Aldrin, now 95 years old, has been a long-time defender of the moon landing’s authenticity. While Kardashian claimed she’d seen interviews suggesting otherwise, no credible evidence supports her skepticism.

The incident highlights a broader issue of misinformation spread through social media platforms like TikTok, where conspiracy theories can quickly gain traction. Celebrity platforms can amplify these unsubstantiated claims, potentially misleading millions of followers.

NASA’s swift and public response serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of scientific literacy and fact-checking in an era of viral misinformation. For Kardashian, this might just be another headline, but for science enthusiasts, it’s an opportunity to celebrate human achievement and technological innovation.