This article from Space.com explores the persistence of the moon landing hoax conspiracy theory. It discusses the theory’s origins and its proliferation in popular culture, citing examples from film and television. The article also examines the efforts made by scientists and institutions like NASA to debunk the theory and the ongoing debate about whether addressing such conspiracies gives them undue legitimacy. The article highlights the real-world consequences of believing in false narratives, using the anti-vaccine movement and climate change denial as examples. Finally, the article includes a brief biography of the author and links to further resources.