Blue Origin's First All-Female Space Crew Faces Criticism Ahead of Historic Flight

The April 14 mission, featuring prominent women from diverse fields, is drawing scrutiny over its purpose, cost, and environmental impact.

Blue Origin's NS-31 mission will launch its first all-female crew on April 14, with a brief 11-minute suborbital flight from West Texas.
The crew includes celebrities Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez, along with STEM professionals Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn.
Criticism from actress Olivia Munn has highlighted concerns about the mission's cost, environmental impact, and its perceived focus on spectacle over substance.
Munn questioned the need for extensive publicity and 'full glam' preparations, contrasting the mission with the traditional goals of space exploration.
Blue Origin maintains that the mission aims to inspire future generations and empower the crew to share their perspectives and stories.