Blue Origin Flight Sparks Debate Over Astronaut Credentials

April 18, 2025, 8:20 pm

Following Blue Origin’s recent human spaceflight—which featured an all-female crew including high-profile figures—a controversy has emerged over whether the flight’s participants meet the official FAA astronaut criteria. U.S. government officials emphasized that the crew’s activities during flight did not qualify them as astronauts under existing guidelines, despite celebrity involvement drawing attention on social media. In parallel commentary, industry figures such as Martha Stewart joined the conversation, using humor to underscore the disconnect between public perception and regulatory standards regarding spaceflight credentials.

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cnet.com / Martha Stewart Joins Those Joking About All-Female Blue Origin Travelers

The lifestyle legend quoted Katy Perry's song "Firework" as she shared video of her own 2007 zero-gravity flight.

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