Olivia Munn Criticizes Star-Studded All-Female Space Mission
Olivia MunnActress Olivia Munn has voiced her disapproval of Blue Origin's upcoming all-female space flight, labeling it as "gluttonous" and questioning its relevance amidst current global challenges. The mission, announced earlier this year by the space technology company owned by Jeff Bezos, includes high-profile figures such as Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez. Set to launch on April 14, the trip is intended to last only 11 minutes, with the crew spending a brief period in space.
During a guest appearance on "Today With Jenna & Friends", Munn expressed her concerns, stating, "What are they doing? There are so many other things that are important in the world right now". She pointed to the financial implications of the mission, highlighting that while significant resources are being expended on this brief journey, many people are struggling with basic necessities like buying eggs.
The discussion gained momentum as Munn and co-host Jenna Bush Hager delved into details of the mission, including the crew receiving full glam makeovers before their departure. Munn humorously compared the short trip to "Magic Mountain" and questioned the mission's value in terms of contributing to humanity's understanding or benefiting people on Earth.
The mission will be the 11th flight for Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, launching from West Texas, and marks the first all-female crew since Valentina Tereshkova's solo flight in 1963. Despite the historic nature of the event, Munn's critique underscores a broader debate about the allocation of resources in space exploration, as well as the societal impacts of such high-profile ventures.
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