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Blue Origin's All-Female Space Flight Faces Intense Criticism Following Historic Journey

The mission featuring Katy Perry and other notable women is celebrated as a milestone but has drawn backlash over its environmental and societal implications.

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Mission Targets Liftoff on April 14 Blue Origin announced its 11th human flight, NS-31, will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas on Monday, April 14. The mission includes Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sanchez.
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Celebrity women after Blue Origin spaceflight

Overview

  • Blue Origin launched its first all-female crewed space flight on April 14, 2025, with a six-member team including Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez.
  • The crew completed an 11-minute suborbital journey, briefly experiencing zero gravity and reaching over 100 kilometers above Earth before safely returning.
  • Criticism from celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski and Olivia Munn labeled the mission as wasteful and out of touch, citing its environmental impact and resource use.
  • Crew members, including Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez, defended the mission, emphasizing its inspirational value for women and young girls worldwide.
  • The backlash has spurred viral memes and public debates, with some questioning the broader purpose of space tourism ventures by private companies like Blue Origin.