CBS host Gayle King responded to criticism over Blue Origin’s historic all-female space flight, suggesting that women on the crew were being held to a different standard than men who’ve been to space. The flight, which also included Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos’ fiancée and several other celebrities, faced backlash from some critics who questioned its value.
King compared the flight to Alan Shepard’s historic 1961 spaceflight, pointing out that it was called a “journey” not a “ride.” She argued that there was nothing frivolous about the mission, which aimed to discover if a rocket could take waste from Earth into space to make the planet cleaner. King also defended the environmental impact of the flight, saying that space travel is not an either/or with Earth care.
Many celebrities, including Emily Ratajkowski, expressed their disgust on social media over the flight’s environmental impact and cost. However, King said that for the most part, the reaction has been positive, citing excitement among young women and girls about what this represents.
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