Overview

• During a BBC Radio 2 interview on August 7, Mariah Carey asked “Did she go to space?” upon learning that Katy Perry joined Blue Origin’s NS-31 suborbital flight in April.
• Carey’s disbelief—“And this is true?”—followed by “I think I’ve done enough” quickly became a viral clip across social media.
• Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission was its first all-female crew, carrying six women past the Kármán line on an 11-minute flight that combined research objectives with symbolic gestures.
• The mission sparked debate over the optics of celebrity space travel, with critics citing wealth inequality and environmental impact while supporters highlighted its inspirational value.
• Months after the flight, the episode underscores the enduring cultural ripple effects of celebrity-driven space tourism and its power to both unite and divide public opinion.