NASA refutes ISS-related conspiracy theory

Astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) were photographed wearing Santa Claus hats next to a tiny Christmas tree, prompting conspiracy theories among network users. This was reported by the New York Post (NYP) on Tuesday, December 24.

Many thought that the presence of Christmas decorations is a "sign of a conspiracy" and that the astronauts are not really stuck in space, while others claimed that they are on a movie set.

Representatives of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) had to explain that the jewelry was delivered to the station in late November.

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Earlier, on December 9, the head of the state corporation Roscosmos, Yuri Borisov, said that the scenario of the termination of the ISS operation will be clarified with the arrival of the new NASA administration. Joint plans with U.S. colleagues concerned its vaulting from orbit at the turn of 2030, he pointed out.

Before that, September 12, the head of Roscosmos said that the state corporation and NASA will continue to work on the program of cross-flights to the ISS after the spring of 2025. The fact of continued cooperation in this area confirmed and the American side.