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NASA Responds to Patriots QB Drake Maye's Moon Landing Skepticism
Isaacman said he had the receipts after Maye questioned the 1969 moon landing, as the exchange drew thousands of online interactions.
- On Wednesday, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman responded to New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's moon landing skepticism, replying to a Boston 25 News post with "I quite literally have the receipts."
- During a Monday appearance on WEEI Sports Radio 93.7 Boston, Maye admitted he was "a little bit skeptical" about the 1969 moon landing, saying he was not sure if astronauts actually reached the lunar surface during Apollo 11.
- Maye's skepticism taps into enduring conspiracy theories, including claims that filmmaker Stanley Kubrick helped NASA stage footage; however, there is no credible evidence the agency faked the mission on Earth or that Kubrick participated.
- The online exchange generated significant buzz, attracting thousands of interactions across social media, while Maye joined other athletes like former Rams and Dolphins defensive end William Hayes in publicly questioning the historic event.
- NASA continues preparations for the Artemis program, aiming to return astronauts to the lunar surface for the first time in five decades, with the agency targeting Artemis IV to establish long-term human presence on the moon.
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NASA Chief Claps Back at NFL Star Over 1969 Moon Landing Doubts, Claiming He Has 'Receipts'
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye expressed uncertainty about the 1969 Moon landing during a radio interview, prompting NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to highlight evidence supporting Apollo missions.
·United Kingdom
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NASA Administrator Fires Back at Patriots’ Drake Maye Over Moon Landing Comments
Drake Maye has spent the week being praised for his performance against the Buffalo Bills. Now, the New England Patriots quarterback has caught the attention of someone considerably farther removed from the NFL. The head of NASA. What began as an unexpected admission during Maye’s weekly appearance on WEEI has turned into a viral exchange […]
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
Bias Distribution
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46% Center
L 31%
C 46%
R 23%
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