Kim Kardashian’s Viral Moon Landing Theory's Source Revealed

By Afouda Bamidele on November 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM EST

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Kim Kardashian's viral moon-landing conspiracy has taken another twist.

New details reveal that her belief that the 1969 mission was faked started with "information" from her siblings, Khloé Kardashian and Rob Kardashian. Kim's thoughts on the event had prompted a swift reality check from NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy, who boldly pushed back on the claim. 

The dispute gained steam when Kim Kardashian tried persuading her "All's Fair" co-star, Sarah Paulson, on "The Kardashians" about the moon landing.

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Kim Kardashian's Moon-Landing Doubts Were Sparked By Younger Siblings

Khloe Kardashian and her brother Rob Kardashian are seen getting frozen drinks at Wet Willie's on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach
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Khloé says she and her brother, Rob, were the ones who first pushed Kim toward questioning the historic moon mission, and she is now admitting she may have taken things further than intended. 

She explained that they dove into space-related theories and passed their findings along to Kim, unintentionally setting off a viral storm. Khloé admitted, "I think me and my brother, we've fed her a lot of information. I don't know, I feel bad about that, but I'm going to die on this hill!"

The star also hinted at the public exchange involving Kim and NASA, noting, per The Daily Mail, that she never expects officials to publicly concede to alternative explanations.

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According to her, "There's a long list of things you can look into, and some are too scary to talk about publicly because you don't want anyone getting mad at you."

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NASA Fired Back After Kim's Moon Landing Comments Went Viral

Kim Kardashian at the World Premiere Of Hulu's ''All'S Fair''
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Kim's attempt to sway Sarah with doubts about the moon landing did not stay within the walls of their conversation. The moment quickly spread online and soon landed on NASA's radar, prompting a direct response from acting administrator Sean Duffy. 

The Blast noted that Sean jumped onto X to firmly shut down the idea that the historic missions were staged, emphasizing that the agency has "been to the Moon before… 6 times," and is preparing to return through the Artemis program.

Kim used the exchange to raise another question about 31 Atlas, prompting Sean to break down the basics of the interstellar object and reassure her that it posed no danger. The back-and-forth wrapped up with Sean applauding her curiosity and extending an invitation to visit the Kennedy Space Center.

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What Were The Reality TV Star's Claims

Kim Kardashian Arrives At Diane Von Furstenberg Award At Teatro Goldoni During The 82nd Venice International Film Festival In Venice
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Kim set off a wave of reactions after sharing her doubts about the 1969 moon landing during a conversation on her family's Hulu series.

In the episode, she told Sarah that she does not believe the Apollo 11 mission played out the way the world remembers it and offered to send over material she felt supported her viewpoint.

Kim pointed to comments made by astronaut Buzz Aldrin, suggesting his words hinted that the trip lacked the dramatic moments people assume.

When a producer asked how she planned to handle the criticism, Kim shrugged it off, saying, "They're gonna say I'm crazy no matter what. But like, go to TikTok, see for yourself."

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The Actress Turned To ChatGPT For Legal Exam Prep

Kim Kardashian at the 13th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala 2024
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The mother-of-four may question some historic events, but she is not shy about leaning on modern tech to get through tough challenges. In an interview with Vanity Fair, she admitted to using ChatGPT while studying for legal exams, though the experience has not always gone smoothly. 

Kim shared that she often snaps a photo of a problem and inputs it into the system, only to be met with answers that sometimes leave her more confused than confident. "It has made me fail tests ... all the time. And then I'll get mad and I'll yell at it," she confessed.

She shared ChatGPT's unexpected reply with her "All's Fair" co-star Teyana Taylor, explaining that the AI often tells her the exercise is meant to help her trust her own instincts.

Kim Kardashian Slammed With Bar Exam By Another Lawyer 

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Kim faced pushback after her bid to reclaim a sentimental Bible from O.J. Simpson's estate fell short. The TV personality's claim that, despite her efforts, she could not secure the family relic sparked criticism from the estate's executor.

The Blast reported that Malcolm, the estate's attorney, fired back at Kim, suggesting she framed the situation unfairly. He did not hold back, taking a jab at her recent California bar exam results. 

"No wonder she can't pass the bar. By the way, I've passed three. First time each. New York, Texas, and Nevada," he stated, adding that her wealth was the only advantage he could credit her for.

Malcolm explained the estate had strict legal rules requiring the Bible to go to auction and that her offer of $15,000 was far too low to justify legal fees.

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