Blue Origin's all-female crew, led by Katy Perry, lands safely, but the internet is divided: Here's why

In a remarkable milestone, Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft achieved its 11th human mission carrying an all-female crew. Composed of six gifted women with varying backgrounds, the crew completed a safe journey to the boundary of space and back.

The crew of trailblazers

The team consisted of pop star Katy Perry, space engineer Aisha Bowe, civil rights leader Amanda, veteran journalist Gayle King, pilot-journalist Lauren Sánchez, and documentary filmmaker Kerianne Flynn. Each contributed her own expertise and experience to the mission.

A brief but historic journey

The 11-minute flight crossed the internationally accepted space boundary, where the crew got to feel weightlessness and witness stunning vistas. Although brief, the mission was a historic landmark for space exploration and women's empowerment.

Mixed reactions online

The web reacted with mixed admiration and doubt. While some lauded the crew for defying barriers, others questioned their credentials and denounced their social media obsession.

The naysayers

Another likened the Blue Origin crew to Sally Ride, America's initial female astronaut, suggesting that Blue Origin's crew fell short by comparison. Other people ridiculed Katy Perry's post-flight emotive responses and declared she had been too histrionic. 

The bigger picture

Nonetheless, most defenders of the mission explained that it was a necessary step forward in space exploration and human history. They contended that the mission's worth lay in proving that regular people can travel to space safely.

A new era of space travel

As the world watches, Blue Origin's achievement paves the way for more people to explore space. The mission shows that space travel is becoming more accessible and that women can play a vital role in shaping its future.