The mission was spearheaded to spotlight female empowerment and increase representation in space exploration.
While the launch generated plenty of media attention, not all of it was positive.
According to reports,Kim KardashianandKris Jennerwere invited to join the flight but ultimately turned it down.
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In hindsight, it may have been one of their smartest decisions.
Buttheir reasons appear to differ.
Kris reportedly had concerns about the safety of the mission.
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Kim, on the other hand, claimed she didnt have time for it.
Kim was more open to it but had scheduling conflicts.
Maybe in the future, especially seeing how much of a success this flight was, the source explained.
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And blasting off into space is quite literally the definition of no limits.
She was so excited and really trusted the process.
She didnt seem fearful at all.
Kim, I’m gonna let you finish, but Kanye is the worst ex of all time.
AlthoughKris didnt board the rocket, shemade it clear she supported the mission.
However,Kim was noticeably absent from the launch.
This couldve been due to a genuine scheduling conflict.
Anyone whos familiar with Kims travel habits knows shes no stranger to traveling the globe on tight timelines.
There was a timeshe flew across the world to Indiajust to attend a weddingfor 48 hours.
Its clearshe can make the time when she wants to.
And a space launch featuring involving family friends seems like a big deal.
It was important enough for Kris to show up, soKims absence seemed telling.
Its possible her scheduling conflict could have been a morediplomatic excuse.
And, if so, its a good one.
That’s number one," Gayle went on in defense of the flight.
“There was nothing frivolous about what we do,” she continued.
“So, you know, I’m very disappointed and very saddened by it [the criticism].
And I also say this what it’s doing to inspire other women and young girls?
hey don’t ignore that.”
This certainly isnt helping revive Katys career, like she may have hoped it would.
Her latest album,143, was released in September 2024, but is widely considered a commercial flop.
The all-female space launch feels like another misstep in a string of PR disasters for the once-pop queen.
But its not just the clout-chasing thats rubbed Blue Origin critics the wrong way.
Perhaps the biggest concern is the environmental impact.
If Kris and Kim had joined the mission, they wouldve been directly associated with this controversy.
And thats risky for a family thatsalready under fire for their carbon-heavy lifestyle.
The family isnt known for being eco-friendly, so being part of theBlue Origin flight wouldve intensified that criticism.
Its no secret that ratings forHulusThe Kardashianshave been struggling.
Kris is reportedly getting worried andlooking for ways to boost viewer interest includingsecuring more intriguing headlines.
A storyline involving space travel couldve done just that.
Even being associated with thecontroversy may have even worked in their favor, if only toattract hate-watchers.
The Blue Originmission couldve been the tipping point.
Kris is a business mastermind.
Her presence at the launch suggests she supported the mission, in general.
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