Gayle King has responded to the criticism she has received for participating in Blue Origin’s all-female space flight. Gayle addressed the ongoing criticism in an interview with Extra.

Blue Origin Space Flight

Gayle King went to space, along with Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez. In fact, these three were among several high-profile female figures who took part in the trip. The trip was depicted as a significant moment for female empowerment in space exploration. However, the brief trip to space has received significant criticism both online and by other female celebrities. 

Female Space Trip

”$28 million for 11 minutes in space,” wrote user megan.unfiltered.

”Perry going to ”space” for 10 minutes is suppose to ”inspire women,”whilst the real women scientists at NASA are being fired,” wrote user algeriis.politics.

As outlined in The Hollywood Reporter, Gayle King has addressed the ongoing criticism she and her crew mates are receiving. Specifically, the journalist said that it is “good that we can really address” the discussion around the usefulness of the quick expedition.

Gayle King Space

“I was one of those people, before I went on this flight and became educated at space, [questioning,] ‘Why are we spending so much money on space when there’s so much to do here on Earth?’ King said to Extra.

Specifically, the journalist said that her perspective changed when she learned more about Blue Origin’s goals as a company. According to King, the company is trying to find “a way to harness the waste here and figure out a way to put it in space to make planet Earth a better place.”

Space Trip Katy Perry

However, online users remain cynical towards the all-female space crew. For instance,  a large majority consider the short trip as a waste of money and resources.

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