Archive · 20 Nov 2025
First 'Space Crime' Hoax: Woman Admits Lying About Astronaut Ex-Wife's Theft
A woman, Summer Worden, said her astronaut ex-wife, Anne McClain, stole money from her bank account while in space.
Worden admitted she lied, making this the first 'space crime' hoax.
She could go to jail for up to five years.
Summer Worden admitted to lying about her ex-wife Anne McClain accessing her bank account from the ISS
This was initially reported as the first crime committed in space
Worden pleaded guilty to two counts of lying to federal agents
She faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine
Investigation revealed Worden gave her wife access to the accounts in 2015
- Who
- Summer Worden, Anne McClain
- What
- Lied about a space crime
- When
- 2019 (initial claim), 2021 (admission)
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Worden's motive is unclear
Worden's Stance
McClain's Stance
Bank Account Access
Worden's Stance
Worden claimed McClain accessed her account in 2019
McClain's Stance
McClain claimed she accessed the account throughout their relationship
- Age of Summer Worden
- 50
- Anne McClain's profession
- NASA astronaut
- Potential prison time for Worden
- Up to 5 years
- Year of initial accusation
- 2019
