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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 10 MIN

Artemis II Fails to Find Moon Cities

from Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition · host Benjamin Radford

The Artemis II mission's detailed images of the Moon found no evidence of the alien structures and "skyfish" phenomena long claimed by UFO enthusiasts like Jose Escamilla, reinforcing scientific explanations over extraordinary claims. Benjamin Radford uses this case to illustrate how pareidolia and misinterpreted visual data can fuel conspiracy theories, underscoring the importance of skepticism and media literacy in evaluating sensational claims. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/artemis-ii-fails-to-find-moon-cities/ About the Author: Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author, co-author, contributor, or editor of twenty books and over a thousand articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy. His newest book is America the Fearful. Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/

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