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Jeff Bezos' All-Female Space Crew Sparks Astronaut Debate

4/23/2025

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Jeff Bezos made headlines by launching an all-female crew, featuring Katy Perry, into space with Blue Origin. This sparked heated discussions about what qualifies someone as an astronaut, with Wikipedia editors and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy weighing in against Perry's status. Adding fuel to the fire, Perry faced criticism for promoting her tour mid-flight and clashing with Wendy's over her remarks.

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Jeff Bezos made headlines by launching an all-female crew, featuring Katy Perry, into space with Blue Origin. This sparked heated discussions about what qualifies someone as an astronaut, with Wikipedia editors and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy weighing in against Perry's status. Adding fuel to the fire, Perry faced criticism for promoting her tour mid-flight and clashing with Wendy's over her remarks.