On social media, many viewers spotted a wild detail as Katy Perry’s Blue Origin space flight sparked an online frenzy over its ‘crazy’ landing and short duration.
Katy Perry safely returns to Earth after historic Blue Origin flight with an all-female crew. However, viewers can’t stop talking about the chaotic landing.
Katy Pop icon Katy Perry has officially returned to Earth
The 11-minute flight featured the first all-female space crew since 1963, with participants including Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyễn, Gayle King, and Kerianne Flynn.
All completed a brief yet historic space journey aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin capsule on April 14.
The short mission reached about 62 miles above the Earth. It crossed the Kármán Line, which is widely accepted as the boundary of outer space.
Although technically in space, some critics questioned whether the crew had “really gone to space” or merely skimmed the edge of Earth’s atmosphere for publicity.
The debate sparked mixed opinions online. However, public attention soon shifted away from technicalities.
Instead, viewers across social platforms were shocked by the crew’s rough landing.
Social media reactions about capsule hit Earth
Footage of the Blue Origin landing left fans stunned as the capsule hit Earth harder than expected.
In livestreamed footage, a commentator promised a “very soft, soft landing”.
However, the final descent appeared rough, kicking up dust and startling onboard passengers.
As the capsule struck the desert ground, loud screams from Perry and Gayle King could be heard, adding to the dramatic effect of the impact.
Another exclaimed, “That was not a soft landing,” while others compared it to Dorothy’s house crashing in The Wizard of Oz.
One person said: Katy Perry is back and alive! No way they dropped them like that.
A second wrote: 11 minutes in a capsule is not space travel it’s like a loooooong elevator ride w zero gravity lolol whatever rich people whatever.
While a third commented: Funny how you don’t see the parachutes, if the camera pulled out more you’d probably see the crane that the pods attached to lol!
Another added: I was a little embarrassed for womankind with all the screaming they did
Someone else said: Why no cameras in the capsule ? I think the whole thing was Rigged ! Lol
Another user added: The amount of fuel that must cost to send one up .. damn..
However, critics mock how short Katy Perry’s space trip
The contrast between the promised gentle landing and the actual hard impact quickly became a trending topic after the livestream ended.
Katy Perry’s Blue Origin space flight faced humorous criticism for its incredibly short duration.
The flight lasted only 11 minutes from launch to landing.
Fans joked online, with one writing, “Girl 143 was on the charts longer than her trip,” referencing Perry’s recent album release.
Another tweeted, “They rlly said ‘ok slay now come back immediately,’” while a third commented bluntly, “That was quick.”
Many questioned why Perry was chosen for the flight in the first place, as she doesn’t have a scientific or space exploration background.
Lauren Sánchez explains why she selected Katy Perry and others for Blue Origin’s all-women crew
The all-female crew was personally selected by Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos’ fiancée.
Additionally, she led the mission and organized the unique lineup of influential women.
In an interview with Elle magazine, Sánchez explained that each woman was chosen for her ability to inspire and tell stories in meaningful ways.
“They’re going to go up to space and be able to spread what they felt in different ways,” Sánchez said.
She emphasized that the trip wasn’t just about space exploration.
It was also about perspective, emotion, and impact through storytelling, creativity, and public influence.