If NASA would lie about something as meager as drunk astronauts, how can the public be certain...

Question

that the rest of the info they've supplied us with for decades is true? Information litterally on an astronomic scale

Answer 1

NASA's imagine to the public for support is paramounting. Its very obvious that allowing the public or acknowledging that serveral millions of tax payers funding could be blown up at the risk of a couple of drunk astronauts; is unthinkable. It would be quickest way to cut future funding from any of their programs. Thus a possible cover-up.  

Answer 2

take off your tin foil hat, it is warping your brain

Answer 3

you means like the staged moon landings? When they can't keep the shuttle in space, how could they go the moon and back, 30 years ago?

makes one wonder, doesn't it?