Overview

• Martha Stewart posted a 2007 zero-gravity video on Instagram with lyrics from Katy Perry’s song 'Firework,' mocking her Blue Origin flight.
• The fast-food chain Wendy’s joined the trolling, posting a joke about sending Perry back into space, which an exclusive source says Perry found 'inappropriate.'
• Criticism of the 11-minute suborbital flight has focused on its environmental impact and perceived lack of societal benefit, with figures like Olivia Munn and Emily Ratajkowski voicing disapproval.
• Crew members Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez defended the mission, emphasizing its inspiration for women in STEM and the dedication of Blue Origin employees.
• Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission marked the first all-female crewed suborbital flight since 1963, blending symbolic milestones with microgravity research.