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Blue Origin’s All-Female Spaceflight Faces Backlash Over Environmental Concerns

The historic 11-minute mission featuring high-profile participants like Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez has drawn criticism from celebrities for its environmental and resource implications.

Azealia Banks performs at KOKO on January 25, 2019 in London, England. In the inset image, Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket carrying astronauts Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Kerianne Flynn, Gayle King, Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez lifts off from Launch Site One on April 14, 2025 in Van Horn, Texas.
Emily Ratajkowski, Olivia Wilde, Olivia Munn, Amy Schumer slam Blue Origin star-studded spaceflight
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Overview

  • Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission marked the first all-female crewed spaceflight since 1963, with participants including Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, and Gayle King.
  • The 11-minute suborbital flight, part of the New Shepard program, has been criticized for its environmental impact and perceived lack of meaningful scientific contribution.
  • Emily Ratajkowski led the celebrity backlash, calling the mission 'end time s–t' and accusing Blue Origin of resource waste and planetary harm.
  • Other celebrities, such as Olivia Wilde, Olivia Munn, and Amy Schumer, echoed concerns, questioning the mission’s purpose and the allocation of resources for a brief commercial trip.
  • Supporters argue the mission highlights progress in gender representation, but critics view it as a marketing stunt overshadowed by pressing global challenges.