Did Apollo Astronauts See Aliens on the Moon? Many stories claim that Apollo astronauts saw aliens on the Moon. But there is no scientific evidence to support this. During the Apollo missions (1969–1972), astronauts explored the Moon, collected rocks and soil, and conducted experiments. They did not report seeing aliens, UFOs, or artificial structures. Most alien stories started because of: Misheard radio communications Low-quality video and photos Shadows and reflections caused by strong sunlig