April 15, 2025— Supermodel and actress Emily Ratajkowski has sparked intense debate online after publicly criticizing Blue Origin’s recent all-female spaceflight, calling it a “disgusting use of resources.” Her comments come in response to the NS-31 mission, which took off on April 14 from West Texas and marked a significant moment in space history.
“Look at the state of the world and think about how many resources went into putting these women in space… for what?” Ratajkowski posted on her Instagram Stories. Her comments, though reflective of growing public concern about wealth inequality and environmental priorities, were met with mixed reactions.
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The Blue Origin NS-31 mission featured an all-female crew: aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, human rights activist Amanda Nguyễn, journalist Gayle King, pop star Katy Perry, tech executive Kerianne Flynn, and pilot Lauren Sánchez. The 11-minute flight successfully crossed the Kármán line — the internationally recognized boundary of space.
The mission was celebrated for its historic firsts: Aisha Bowe became the first Bahamian in space, and Amanda Nguyễn was the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman to do so. It was also the first all-woman spaceflight since 1963, blending scientific achievement with celebrity and cultural diversity.
Pop icon Katy Perry tweeted shortly after landing, “Floating in space with these phenomenal women was the most humbling, empowering experience of my life. Space belongs to everyone.”
After her return on ground, she further tweeted that they’re is no place like home-which meant earth
Public reaction to Ratajkowski’s remarks has been divided. Some agreed with her concerns over prioritizing space tourism during global crises, while others argued that the mission promoted representation, STEM visibility, and inspiration for future generations.
“As a young girl in tech, seeing someone like Aisha Bowe go to space is everything,” one user posted on X. “We can care about Earth *and* celebrate milestones.”
Blue Origin has not issued a statement addressing Ratajkowski’s comments, but the mission’s success continues to fuel conversations about the evolving role of space exploration in society — and who gets to take part in it.
