Katy Perry is in the middle of the controversy after participation in a space mission organized by Blue Origin, the Jeff Bezos aerospace company.
Although the singer claims not to regret having lived the experience, she admitted to feeling discouraged by the “public show” that was generated around her trip.
The mission, made up of women and financed by Bezos, was hard questioned in social networks and media. While some celebrated it as a symbolic step towards female inclusion in space exploration, others cataloged it as an advertising trick lacking true scientific or social impact.
One of the moments that caught the most attention was when Perry, after returning to Earth, kissed the ground in thanks, in addition to having tried to cultivate a margarita in space. These gestures were mocked on the Internet, where several users considered their exaggerated and out of place actions.
In addition, environmentalists and critics expressed concern about the resources used on the trip, questioning whether a project of such magnitude had a real value considering the environmental damage that this type of missions entails.
Faced with the wave of criticism, Katy Perry has changed her narrative, clarifying that the purpose of the trip was not to promote her music or her public image, but to convey a message of “love and belonging.” According to the artist, the experience was deeply personal and transformative, beyond the media impact it generated.
Despite the divided opinions, the singer maintains her position that her trip to space was an act with emotional meaning, and not simply one more show for the cameras.
