How a fake astronaut fooled the world, broke women’s hearts, and landed in jail For years, Robert Hunt convinced everyone he could that he was a NASA astronaut. The truth was anything but. Astrobitica June 27, 2025 (Last updated: June 27, 2025) 1 minute read For years, Robert Hunt convinced everyone he could that he was a NASA astronaut. The truth was anything but. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: China’s Shenzhou-20 astronauts complete second spacewalk to enhance Tiangong space stationNext: An exceedingly rare asteroid flyby will happen soon, but NASA may be left on the sidelines