The latest Blue Origin space mission might’ve been historic, but not everyone is celebrating. While the world watched six accomplished women launch into space, voices like Emily Ratajkowski’s reminded us that not every “milestone” is as progressive or meaningful as it seems. Her blunt reaction captured a wave of online backlash—and it’s not hard to understand why.
On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin launched the New Shepard NS-31 rocket from West Texas. The 11-minute mission carried six elite women—Katy Perry, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Kerianne Flynn, Lauren Sánchez, and Amanda Nguyen—past the Kármán line, officially reaching space. This marked the first all-women crew to do so since 1963. The women floated weightlessly for four minutes, gazing at Earth through panoramic windows in what was pitched as a moment of inspiration and empowerment.
Emily Ratajkowski’s Harsh But Honest Take
But for Emily Ratajkowski, the whole thing felt deeply off. In a selfie-style TikTok filmed from her car, she didn’t hold back.
“That space mission this morning? That’s end time s–t,” she said. “Like, this is beyond parody.”
Emily Ratajwoski calling that stupid space trip “beyond parody” and “disgusting” I swear she’s always on the right side of history pic.twitter.com/740mkq8FMd
— 𖤐 Bri 𖤐 (@BriAnimator_) April 15, 2025
For her, the real issue wasn’t just the flight—it was the hypocrisy of linking this type of spectacle to environmental awareness.
“How can you say this is about ‘Mother Earth’ when it’s funded by a company that’s actively destroying it?” she asked, referring to Blue Origin, founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos.
Her anger wasn’t vague either—she questioned the resources used, the purpose of the launch, and the message behind it all. “For what?” she asked. “What was the marketing there?”
She wasn’t alone. Olivia Wilde mocked the mission’s cost, while Amy Schumer sarcastically joked about being a last-minute invite. Meanwhile, crew members like Lauren Sánchez insisted the trip was about inspiring young girls and celebrating female achievement. But Emily—and many others—weren’t convinced.
At its core, Emily’s frustration points to a bigger question: Who really benefits from these flashy, billionaire-funded spaceflights? In a world facing environmental collapse, global inequality, and social unrest, sending a handful of celebrities into space for four minutes—then calling it empowerment—feels tone-deaf to many. Maybe this mission wasn’t as forward-thinking as it claimed to be.
