Patriots quarterback Drake Maye expresses skepticism about moon landing, NASA responds

<p>New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has expressed skepticism regarding the United States' moon landing in 1969. This topic has been a subject of debate since Apollo 11 landed on the moon and Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on its surface.</p><p>Maye shared his views during a Monday appearance on WEEI following a victory over the Buffalo Bills. He stated, "I don’t know about the moon, you know. I think I can see back in the day why we would put on the mask if we went there, but I’m not really sure 200% if we went there or not. I wouldn’t say I’m leaning one way or the other. I just know I’m a little bit skeptical."</p><p>He also mentioned that he took a class on conspiracy theories at the University of North Carolina, where he studied various theories including those about Adolf Hitler and the claim that "birds are real."</p><p>Maye's comments gained attention on social media, prompting a response from NASA. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman replied to a post about Maye's comments, stating, "I quite literally have the receipts."</p><p>The moon landing conspiracy theory suggests that NASA and the U.S. government faked the moon landings between 1969 and 1972, with some claiming that filmmaker Stanley Kubrick was involved. However, scientists, historians, and independent experts have consistently dismissed these claims, citing evidence such as moon rocks brought back by NASA that have been analyzed and confirmed as lunar material by international laboratories, including those in the Soviet Union.</p><p>Additionally, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured images of the Apollo landing sites, showing evidence of rover tracks and astronaut footprints. The scale of the Apollo program, which involved over 400,000 employees, also raises questions about the feasibility of maintaining such a secret.</p><p>Despite the evidence, the moon landing conspiracy theory continues to persist. Maye, meanwhile, is focused on building momentum with the Patriots as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders.</p>