Celebrity Space Trip Faces Backlash for Wastefulness
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Blue Origin's all-female space launch, a brief 11-minute trip including celebrities like Katy Perry and Gayle King, has drawn criticism from several figures including Emily Ratajkowski and Olivia Wilde. Ratajkowski called the flight wasteful and tone-deaf, highlighting the stark contrast between space tourism and everyday struggles. Wilde sarcastically commented on the cost, while others questioned the mission's purpose amidst pressing global issues. Blue Origin defended the launch, emphasizing its inspirational impact on young women. The cost of the flight remains undisclosed.
Blue Origin's all-female space launch, a brief 11-minute trip including celebrities like Katy Perry and Gayle King, has drawn criticism from several figures including Emily Ratajkowski and Olivia Wilde. Ratajkowski called the flight wasteful and tone-deaf, highlighting the stark contrast between space tourism and everyday struggles. Wilde sarcastically commented on the cost, while others questioned the mission's purpose amidst pressing global issues. Blue Origin defended the launch, emphasizing its inspirational impact on young women. The cost of the flight remains undisclosed.
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