On social media, many viewers were stunned after conspiracy theorists claimed that a door incident proved the all-female Blue Origin space mission was ‘fake’.
Skeptics target a moment during reentry. Bezos’ door-opening role as alleged ‘proof’ the Blue Origin mission wasn’t real.
On April 14, the Jeff Bezos-founded space company successfully launched six women, including Katy Perry and journalist Lauren Sánchez, from West Texas.
This marked the first all-women crew in space since 1963.
Valentina Tereshkova had been the last solo female astronaut, launched by the Soviet Union.
However, Blue Origin’s historic all-female space mission has sparked a wave of online conspiracy theories.
On social media, conspiracy theorists believe the Blue Origin door malfunction proves the space mission was staged.
Despite footage showing lift-off, weightlessness, and a safe return, conspiracy theorists are claiming the mission was fake.
Their main “evidence”? A suspicious door moment after landing.
Conspiracy theorists pointed out the Blue Origin door malfunction
On X (formerly Twitter), a user shared a video of the Blue Origin door malfunction, claiming it supported the theory that the all-female space mission was ‘fake’.
One post on X (formerly Twitter) read: : “The Blue Origin New Shepherd-31 door ‘accidentally’ opened from INSIDE by the ladies. In a panic they were told to shut it only so moments later Jeff Bezos could use a ‘special’ tool to open it (that clearly wasn’t needed).
“Why the theatrics? According to Grok this craft opens from the Outside. For safety all space fairing rockets are opened from the outside.
The footage showed the spacecraft’s door appeared to open from the inside.
Conspiracy theorists argue violates safety protocols and suggests the mission was staged.
According to skeptics, the capsule’s hatch was briefly opened from the inside before Bezos approached with a “special” tool to stage the official opening.
Critics argue this breaks standard spaceflight safety protocol. Most space capsules are designed so doors can only be opened from the outside for post-landing procedures.
Social media reaction
Viral posts suggest Bezos’ theatrical reentry scene was staged for dramatic effect.
While, theories further claim that Katy Perry’s reaction and Bezos falling into the dirt were scripted to heighten media attention and emotional impact.
These social media claims, however, offer no credible evidence to support their allegations. Theories rely mainly on selective video edits and speculative interpretation.
One persn said: Watch the door. The crew nearly ruins the fake scene before Bezos shows up. It’s all for show. #BlueOrigin #KatyInSpace.
A second wrote: The flying schlong didn’t really go into space, just the tip
While a third commented: The door opened before they opened it with their special key
Another added: It was a pisstake, a rocket that looks a $%# and a bunch of make up and hair, the new “reality” TV
Somone else said: Anyone else here looked at the badge on their space suite upside down yet? IYKYK
I had to watch just to see where their ” FILLERS” drifted to in weightlessness. Another added.
Someone else said: Embarrassing….. not a flight
While conspiracy theorists scrutinize every second of the reentry footage, Blue Origin achieved a major milestone.
This was the company’s seventh human flight and a landmark moment for women in space exploration.
The viral skepticism underscores how fast misinformation spreads.
This happens even in the face of overwhelming video evidence, global press coverage, and NASA-verified tracking