In an interview with CBS Mornings, Gayle King faced backlash over a shocking claim about Blue Origin’s plan to ‘dump’ Earth’s waste in space.
The CBS journalist defends controversial space mission amid criticism from viewers and social media.
Gayle King is facing backlash after a controversial statement about Blue Origin’s mission during a CBS Mornings interview.
King, who was part of an all-female crew that flew to the edge of space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, defended the mission in a surprising way.
She suggested that the company’s goal is to take Earth’s waste and “put it in space” to make the planet cleaner.
Blue Origin’s space mission and the backlash from critics and online users
Blue Origin’s recent spaceflight, which carried celebrities like Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez, was celebrated as a significant milestone for women in space.
However, the mission was met with skepticism. Critics argued that the millions spent on the space trip could have been better used to address urgent issues here on Earth.
Social media users slammed the idea of sending trash into space as impractical and dangerous.
One person said: I thought that is what we were doing when they went. Even space doesn’t want her.
A second wrote: Disappointed with their judgement on this glorified event…..Not their finest moments
While a third commented: They forgot to dump you
Another added: Start by dumping her
Someone else said: She should have not come back because she’s waste.
Another added: Well we see that isn’t entirely true as your still here
Gayle King defends Blue Origin’s space mission as part of a larger goal for Earth’s future
During her CBS Mornings interview, Gayle King defended Blue Origin’s vision.
She claimed that the mission was not “frivolous.”
She explained that the goal was to improve Earth’s environment by moving “polluting industries” off the planet.
“Because you’re doing something in space doesn’t mean you’re taking anything away from Earth,” King said. “And what you’re doing in space is trying to make things better here on Earth.”
The journalist appeared to be visibly ‘miserable’ ahead of the spaceflight, added: “What Blue Origin wants to do is take the waste here and figure out a way to put it in space to make our planet cleaner.”
Critics dismiss Gayle King’s statement as out of touch and impractical
Despite King’s defense, many social media users reacted negatively to the idea. Some questioned the practicality of sending garbage into space, warning about the risks of space pollution.
One user tweeted: “Are you dumb? Putting trash in space? Do you know what that would do?”
Others criticized the plan as a diversion, pointing out that the space mission seemed more like a luxury joyride for the wealthy than a serious environmental initiative.
Jeff Bezos clarifies the vision behind Blue Origin’s space plans
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin and Amazon, has repeatedly outlined the company’s long-term goal of moving polluting industries off Earth and into space.
In 2021, following his own spaceflight, Bezos explained: “We need to take all heavy industry, all polluting industry, and move it into space.” He emphasized that the goal was to keep Earth pristine, but he acknowledged that the process would take decades.
Bezos’s comments reflect Blue Origin’s larger mission to ensure the survival of Earth by reducing the strain from industrial pollution.
Gayle King’s critics argue the space mission was unnecessary and out of touch
Bezos’s comments about the environmental future of space are ambitious. However, many still feel that the Blue Origin mission is less about solving global problems and more about enriching billionaires.
Critics argue that the space trip, particularly in light of current social and economic struggles, was a waste of resources.
They pointed out the vast gap between the realities faced by everyday people and the luxurious experience of wealthy celebrities.