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Celebrities like Katy Perry seldom live in the real world and are in outer space on many an occasion. But this space cadet behavior is merely a state of consciousness.
So, what was Katy’s space trip like? What did she say after Fox Sports’ Charissa Thompson said to her, “Katy, YOU ARE AN ASTRONAUT! How does that feel?”
I feel super connected to love. I think this experience has shown me you never know how much love is inside of you — how much love you have to give and how loved you are — until the day of launch.”-Katy Perry
In one statement, What in the actual F–k?! Was she stoned on happy brownies when Bezos sent her up and his future Mrs. up there? Perhaps it was the psychological changes (AHEM) astronauts experience talking? A state of delirium for Katy Perry? But the argument remains…is Katy Perry really an astronaut?
Pop culture would probably venture to say yes. But, according to NASA, is she?
The term ‘astronaut’ derives from the Greek words meaning ‘star sailor,’ and refers to all who have been launched as crew members aboard NASA spacecraft bound for orbit and beyond. The term “astronaut” has been maintained as the title for those selected to join the NASA corps of astronauts who make “star sailing” their career profession.”-NASA
Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy begs to differ as well:
LMAO! Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy just confirmed Katy Perry and Gayle King are NOT “astronauts”
They’re going to be BIG mad over this
“You cannot identify as an astronaut. They do not meet the FAA astronaut criteria,” Duffy said pic.twitter.com/9dEbPOkwXW
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 18, 2025
The FAA’s definition, as revised in 2021, requires that commercial space flight crew members must reach an altitude of at least 50 miles (80.5 kilometers) to be considered astronauts.”-Federal Aviation Administration
Okay. The above definition was before 2021, when the FAA changed its definition of “what is an astronaut“. But wait, there’s more:
Beyond reaching the altitude, the individuals must also demonstrate activities during the flight that are essential to public safety or contribute to human space flight safety. This includes being a member of the flight crew and actively participating in the mission’s safety aspects.
The FAA also defines ‘space flight participants’ as individuals who are not crew members but are still carried on a launch or reentry vehicle. This distinction clarifies who is considered a crew member and thus an astronaut under the FAA’s rules.”-Federal Aviation Administration
I thought I'd include the educational requirements for NASA, SpaceX, and Blue Origin.
NASA: Bachelor’s degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), often advanced degrees (master’s/Ph.D.); 2 years of professional experience or 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time…— Steve _J (@SteveJacob28883) April 18, 2025
I’m sorry. But if you told me that I was going up in space with, specifically Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez, I would be afraid for my life. These two twits were more concerned about their form-fitting spacesuits and their make-up than actual safety procedures. This was a glorified carnival ride for them. They were more obsessed with taking selfies and posturing than the actual experience.
Furthermore, what does this “astronaut” definition say about true astronauts? You know, the ones who are stuck in space for months? Katy Perry did not experience muscle or bone loss or radiation exposure. Nor did she have the anxiety of when and if she would ever see Orlando or her beloved daughter, Daisy again. She had a definitive return trip. Yes, astronauts do experience disorientation but, we can argue that Ms. Perry was disoriented for quite some time before she was launched on Jeff Bezos’ gigantic phallus.
And who is the “flight crew”, according to the FAA?
Any employee or independent contractor of a licensee who performs activities directly relating to the launch or reentry of a commercial human space flight mission whether onboard the vehicle or on the ground.”-The Federal Aviation Administration
Ladies, DO NOT touch any buttons.
We live in a world where saying one is a woman even though he is not makes it so. I guess, I can claim to be a “pilot” the next time I am on-board a non-rev on a 737 with my husband. Ergo, Katy Perry can be an astronaut if she claims it. Name it, claim it in the name of Jesus, Katy! I feel like this is something her charismatic “California Christian” megachurch parents would sell at one of their Arise conferences. Conferences only held in desirable vacation destinations, of course.
Except, Katy did not credit God or Jesus for her landing back on this earth which is, sadly, her everything. The love inside of me, she says. After staring at the Earth from way up high, it is STILL all about HER.
I can see Katy Perry’s dad, Keith Hudson now. Shiny bald head, black hipster specs, in an outfit designed for someone 30 years younger, raising his hand to God and revealing a Rolex that “was a gift”, speaking in tongues, alternating with audible prayers about his Katy being a “devil child” and asking for a tithe from his congregation to “save” her from a life of sin and delusion.
The only sin we see here is a big lie. Katy and her all female crew are NOT astronauts. They are merely space flight participants. Let us bow our heads and pray for these delusional human beings on this Earth. Can I get an AMEN in this house?
Astro-NOTs.
Photo Credit: Ali Shaker/VOA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Joe R. says: Astro-NOT
Scott says: Self-loading luggage… best description I’ve heard so far..
Hate_me says: We can play semantics over it all we like, and she doesn’t fit many of the narrow definitions – but neither NASA nor the FAA are the arbiters of the English language and she does fit the broad ones: (i.e.) any person who travels beyond the earth’s atmosphere; it applies to Will Shatner and it now applies to all the vapid women on this latest jaunt. Ultimately, there is still legitimate argument that Katy Perry is now at least as deserving of the label “astronaut” as was Christa McAuliffe.
I don’t like it, and Ms. McAuliffe had a much more legitimate reason for being on the Challenger than did Ms. Perry on that phallic publicity stunt, but the argument remains valid. I highly doubt she received any training on the same level as Ms. McAuliffe, but even being told “don’t touch any buttons” would technically be “training.”
Technology made it easier to become a sailor, a driver, a pilot, and now an astronaut. While there are many astronauts still out there deserving of our respect, the term itself is now little more impressive than is stewardess.
The idea that this was the first all-female crew, however, is both ridiculous and demonstrably false – Valentina Tereshkova flew solo into low Earth orbit over 60 years ago. If I remember correctly, she ejected at somewhere around 4 miles up.
Wfjag says: Katy and her Gal-Pals (who normal folks would call “Passengers”) have gotten more press coverage for their 15 minutes of flame than two actual Astronauts (one of whom is female) got for being stranded for 286 days (by way of comparison, normal human gestation from conception to birth is 280 days). And why didn’t Blue Origin do the rescue? Because it can’t. It’s not a real space vehicle. It’s just an extra large bottle rocket for publicity seekers, and fading celebrities whose careers are on the wane.
Navig8r says: I agree, the ladies deserve the ridicule they are getting for their pretensions, but on the flip side, many of the great advances we enjoy today such as automobiles and air travel owe much to the phases in their development when they were only affordable by the extremely rich. The interest and adoption by that caste, whether for scientific, status, or simply novelty interests provided and/or attracted funding to continue their development into something useful and accessible to the broader segments of society.
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