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Gayle King 'disappointed and saddened' by space flight backlash

Gayle King is "very disappointed and very saddened" by criticism of the Blue Origin space flight she took earlier this week.

BANG Premier · Apr 16, 2025

Blue Origin Space Crew Are Salty At People Rightfully Slamming The Out-Of-Touch Venture

The all-female crew on the Blue Origin space venture have clapped back at those criticising their attempt to be empowering.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 16, 2025

Meghan's podcast episode two review: bland platitudes and choice feminism

1/5 Female empowerment is just a case of wearing a sweater to a meeting and asking nicely for maternity leave, apparently

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Celebrities criticize all-female rocket launch: ‘This is beyond parody’

Amy Schumer, Olivia Wilde and Olivia Munn are among the famous names calling out the much-publicised space trip

The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025

The Blue Origin flight showcased the utter defeat of American feminism

The trip leaned on a vision of women’s empowerment that is light on substance and heavy on a childlike, girlish silliness

The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025

Aisha Bowe becomes 1st Bahamian woman to reach space, remembers Alan Shepard’s landmark flight: 'He landed in Grand Bahama' (video)

On Monday (April 14), Aisha Bowe became the first Bahamian woman to launch to space — and she already wants to go back.

Space · Apr 15, 2025

Katy Perry just became the 1st pop star to sing in space — but Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Sarah Brightman and Justin Bieber had their chance

Katy Perry isn't the first performer with space ambitions; Lance Bass, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber all hoped to be first at one time or another.

Space · Apr 15, 2025

“Crucified Every 5 Minutes For Breathing”: Massive Support For Katy Perry After Wendy’s And Ke$ha Mock Her

Ke$ha joined Wendy's in mocking Katy Perry's 11-minute Blue Origin space journey.

Bored Panda · Apr 15, 2025

Katy Perry’s blast-off was a waste of space

Brief letters: Blue Origin ‘crew’ | Vanity mission | Privileged ladies | Travel tech | Overheard in hospital

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

Emily Ratajkowski furiously accuses Blue Origin of ‘destroying the planet’ after all-female space mission

The trip to space on Monday included Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, and Gayle King

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025