Conspiracy theorists are questioning the authenticity of Blue Origin’s recent space mission. While, some claiming the footage featuring Katy Perry and other celebrities was CGI.
The Blue Origin mission draws skepticism from conspiracy theorists
In a mission that attracted global attention, a group of high-profile women embarked on a historic journey into space aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket.
Pop star Katy Perry, CBS journalist Gayle King, rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, activist Amanda Nguyen, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, made history with the 11-minute flight.
The event was broadcast extensively. However, some viewers quickly questioned the legitimacy of the mission, especially after videos from inside the capsule were released.
Many believe the mission’s footage is fake or fabricated
On social media, conspiracy theorists quickly flooded.
On X platform, some claimed that the Blue Origin flight was nothing more than a “Hollywood fake.”
They questioned “Anyone else think that the Blue Origin flight today was a Hollywood fake?”.
While another remarked, “Why do Blue Origin’s liftoffs look fake? Do they incorporate AI?”
Others took it a step further. They suggested that the entire mission took place in a film studio or was part of a larger, fictionalized event.
One person said: Conspiracies often turn out to be true
A second wrote. “Space may be the final frontier, but it’s made in a Hollywood basement”
While a third commented: Look at the badge on her spacesuit says it all.
Another added: Blasted to space in a giant CGI dildo.
Someone else said: Nowadays, you can’t be sure about anything.
The amount of hair gel all these women wore must have added tons to the weight of the ship. Another user added.
Why some think the Blue Origin mission is a cover-up or distraction
Some critics believe the mission was designed to distract the public from other issues. They suggested that the entire journey might have been orchestrated for ulterior motives.
A few went as far as claiming the entire mission was a “satanic ritual,” referencing celebrities’ involvement and the symbolic elements surrounding space exploration.
Dr. Daniel Jolley, a psychologist specializing in conspiracy theories, explained that space exploration and celebrity culture have long been hotbeds for such suspicions.
The psychology behind the conspiracy theories surrounding Blue Origin
Dr. Jolley pointed out that when high-profile celebrities are involved in space missions. It can trigger conspiracy theories rooted in mistrust of both the government and the entertainment industry.
He noted that such events often blur the lines between reality and fiction. This creates fertile ground for skeptical and conspiratorial thinking.
Environmental concerns and skepticism about the mission’s authenticity
Many viewers, concerned about the environmental impact of rocket launches, expressed a desire for the mission to have been fake.
However, the arguments presented by conspiracy theorists lack compelling evidence.
Considering the environmental impact of launching rockets full of celebrities, many people might wish the entire excursion was faked.
However, none of the arguments presented above are particularly convincing.
Despite these concerns, the reality of the situation remains unclear.