Blue Origin’s Celebrity Spaceflight Gets Savagely Mocked with Parody Video by Megyn Kelly Team [WATCH]

A recent Blue Origin space tourism flight featuring several high-profile women, including Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez, and Katy Perry, has come under scrutiny and public ridicule following what critics described as an out-of-touch publicity stunt.

The flight, which lasted approximately 11 minutes, included six female passengers who dubbed themselves “The Six Taking Up Space.”

The participants rang a ceremonial bell before boarding the capsule, citing a nod to astronaut traditions observed across various space programs.

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Despite the short duration of the suborbital flight, pop star Katy Perry was seen kissing the ground upon landing, a gesture some critics found exaggerated.

The move drew comparisons online to actual emergency space rescues, such as the high-profile SpaceX mission that retrieved two American astronauts after a failed international partnership during the Biden-Harris administration.

Among the celebrity passengers, journalist Gayle King responded to public criticism by saying, “Have y’all been [to space]?”

The remark was perceived by many as dismissive, especially amid ongoing economic hardships facing many Americans.

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The Blue Origin mission—seen by supporters as a celebration of female accomplishment in a male-dominated field—was quickly parodied by conservative commentator Megyn Kelly and her media team.

In a mock segment titled Blonde Origin: Zero Gravity, Zero Clue, Kelly’s co-hosts Mark Halperin and Link Lauren offered a satirical take on the flight, suggesting the participants were more interested in spectacle than science.

The parody emphasized the contrast between the celebrity guests’ brief time in microgravity and the seriousness of space travel, noting that Kelly’s own crew reportedly “spent twice as much time in weightlessness” during their skit.

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Blue Origin, founded by Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos, has hosted a number of high-profile civilian flights since entering the commercial space tourism sector.

Previous flights have included actors, influencers, and wealthy entrepreneurs, drawing mixed reactions from the public.

Lauren Sanchez, who is engaged to Bezos, was among the best-known names on the roster.

Gayle King, a longtime CBS anchor, and Katy Perry, the pop artist behind hits like “Roar” and “Firework,” rounded out the notable attendees.

The group’s self-applied nickname, “The Six Taking Up Space,” has also drawn pushback, particularly from critics who argue that the title underscores a broader cultural divide.

Social media commentary frequently highlighted the flight’s perceived tone-deafness, especially as many Americans face rising living costs, housing shortages, and ongoing economic pressures.

The company maintains that its spaceflights promote innovation, broaden access to space, and inspire new generations to pursue careers in science and engineering.

The flight marks yet another high-profile instance of celebrity involvement in space tourism, a trend that continues to spark debate about priorities, accessibility, and the role of private industry in space exploration.

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