Katy Perry’s short journey to space with Blue Origin has sparked a wave of criticism, with many calling the trip a tone-deaf spectacle. On Monday, the pop star joined CBS anchor Gayle King and four other women aboard Blue Origin’s NS-31, a suborbital flight that lasted roughly 10 minutes and briefly crossed the Kármán line, the recognized boundary of space.

The all-female mission, launched from West Texas, was celebrated by its participants and high-profile supporters, including Oprah Winfrey and Kim Kardashian. Perry marked the moment by kissing the ground and holding up a daisy in tribute to her daughter. “It’s about making space for future women… This is all for the benefit of Earth,” she said post-landing, vowing to write a song inspired by the experience.

However, public response was sharply divided. Online, critics questioned the value and optics of the trip. Actress Olivia Munn called it “gluttonous,” while model Emily Ratajkowski criticized its environmental cost. Others mocked Perry’s pre-flight remarks referencing Carl Sagan and string theory, calling them superficial attempts at depth.

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Social media users also pointed to the carbon footprint of the launch. “Today Katy Perry burned more emissions than Taylor Swift did during the entire Eras Tour,” one viral post read. The irony of Blue Origin’s slogan — “For the benefit of Earth” — wasn’t lost on critics.

While Blue Origin hasn’t revealed how much the seats cost, estimates run into the millions per passenger. The backlash comes as Perry faces commercial struggles in her music career, with some suggesting the trip was an attempt to revive her public image.

Gayle King addressed the criticism, saying, “I’m not going to let you steal our joy,” and dismissing detractors as “cranky Yankees and haters.”

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