Overview

• Blue Origin successfully completed its first all-female spaceflight, marking the first such mission since 1963, with a crew including Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez.
• Critics, led by Ricarda Lang, condemned the flight as environmentally harmful and labeled it a superficial PR stunt, citing claims of excessive CO₂ emissions.
• Defenders of the mission highlighted its inspirational value for women and its demonstration of technological innovation, with crew members emphasizing the importance of representation in space exploration.
• Blue Origin countered environmental criticisms, noting that its rockets use water and oxygen as fuel, though concerns remain about the broader environmental impact of rocket manufacturing and operations.
• The mission has sparked broader societal debates about the balance between technological progress, environmental responsibility, and celebrity-driven ventures.