Particle.news
Download on the App Store
99 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Blue Origin’s All-Female Spaceflight Sparks Divided Reactions

The NS-31 mission, featuring Katy Perry and Gayle King, achieved historic representation but faced criticism over its environmental and economic implications.

Image
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.
Image
Image

Overview

  • Blue Origin completed its NS-31 mission on April 14, 2025, marking the first all-female spaceflight since 1963 with a 11-minute suborbital journey.
  • The crew included notable figures such as pop star Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, and aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, among others.
  • The mission was celebrated by some as a milestone for women in STEM, with participants highlighting its inspirational value for young girls worldwide.
  • Critics, including celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski and Olivia Wilde, condemned the mission as wasteful and questioned its environmental and societal justification.
  • Social media reactions ranged from supportive messages to sharp criticism, including a viral post from Wendy’s mocking Katy Perry’s participation.