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Olivia Munn Criticizes Blue Origin's Historic All-Female Space Mission

The actress raised concerns about the mission's cost, environmental impact, and societal value ahead of its April 14 launch.

Katy Perry and Gayle King are headed to space.
Olivia Munn has seemingly strong feelings about the next Blue Origin space flight: 'What’s the point?'
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Overview

  • Blue Origin's NS-31 mission, featuring its first all-female crew, is scheduled for an 11-minute suborbital flight on April 14, 2025.
  • The crew includes Lauren Sánchez, Katy Perry, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn, aiming to inspire future generations and promote women's representation in space exploration.
  • Olivia Munn publicly criticized the mission, questioning its purpose, high costs, and environmental impact, comparing it to a 'gluttonous' spectacle.
  • Munn also took issue with the crew's decision to fly in 'full glam,' suggesting it detracts from the mission's scientific and exploratory significance.
  • Despite criticism, the mission is being promoted by Blue Origin as a symbolic milestone blending inspiration, representation, and cultural impact.