In this image from video provided by NASA, the Artemis II Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, on April 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: NASA/AP From false claims that a historic lunar fly-by was staged in a movie studio to unfounded narratives that footage of the crew was AI-generated, the Artemis II mission has been clouded by a blizzard of misinformation. The falsehoods — circulating across tech platforms including X, TikTok, and Facebook — have also added fresh fuel to a longstanding conspiracy theory that NASA’s 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing was faked. Published – April 13, 2026 03:18 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Andhra Pradesh Fire Services to observe Fire Safety Week from April 14 to 20 HR Symposium 2026: Inspiring the Next Generation of Industry-Ready Professionals