NASA firmly debunked claims by influencer Laysa Peixoto, who portrayed herself as a career astronaut selected for lunar and Mars missions. Clarifying that Peixoto had no official affiliation, NASA explained she participated only in a student workshop. Additional claims of university credentials were also proven false, intensifying the controversy. -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. -Get a United Chase Card and 10,000 miles, you are supporting GNC Travel with your signup! Subscribe to the Newsletter. Join the Chat @ GeekNews.Chat Email Todd or follow him on Facebook. Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Download the Audio Show File New YouTube Channel – Beyond the Office Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes $11.99 – For a New Domain Name cjcfs3geek $6.99 a month Economy Hosting (Free domain, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: cjcgeek1h $12.99 a month Managed WordPress Hosting (Free domain, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: cjcgeek1w Support the show by becoming a Geek News Central Insider Full Summary: In this episode of the Geek News Central podcast, host Todd Cochrane covers a variety of stories, starting with the lead story about NASA debunking claims made by influencer Leisa Piesto. She falsely claimed to be an astronaut selected for lunar and Mars missions after posting about it on Instagram. NASA clarified that her claims were unfounded, as she only participated in a student workshop and had no official ties with the agency. Todd humorously responds by claiming that he, too, has been chosen by NASA to go to space, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation. After transitioning into the episode introduction, Todd thanks the show’s sponsor, GoDaddy, and highlights its services. He then encourages listeners to support the show by becoming a GNC insider and engaging with the podcast through various channels, including email and social media. Todd mentions the integration of AI tools in their operations, reflecting on its impact on content production and workplace efficiency. Todd introduces feedback from a listener named Andrew, who shares his perspective on the