The space mission led by Jeff Bezos’s aerospace company will mark a historic milestone as it will feature an all-female crew, including some of the most notable women in media, science, and activism. In an exciting announcement, Gayle King, the co-host of CBS Mornings, revealed that she will be part of the upcoming Blue Origin space mission this spring.
However, King admitted that she is “terrified” as well as excited about her experience. She confessed about her mixed feelings ahead of the space mission. With comments like this, comes public scrutiny, as fans highlight their concern. Some also took issues with the public figures and their high-profile decisions.
Gayle King expressed her fear before her historic space journey with an all-women crew
Gayle King, the CBS Mornings co-host, was announced as one of the six women who will embark on this groundbreaking mission. As reported by CBS News, the journalist who recently celebrated her 70th birthday, admitted during the announcement on CBS Mornings that while she’s “terrified,” she’s also “excited” about the new adventure.
I don’t know how to explain being terrified and excited at the same time. It’s like how I felt about to deliver a baby.
King revealed that space travel was never on her bucket list, “This was never my dream” but all the inspiring stories from the crew led her to make this decision. She also consulted her children as well as her close friend, Oprah Winfrey, before making the final decision.
Winfrey, whom King described as a source of strength and guidance, told her, “I think if you don’t do it when they all come back and you had the opportunity to do it, you will be kicking yourself.” Inspired by her words King decided to take on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
King expressed admiration for her fellow crew members, calling them “bad*ss” women with inspiring life stories. “These women are so amazing,” King said for their achievements in their respective fields.
Social media has generated its fair share of criticism. While some voiced concerns about King’s fear, others resorted to derogatory comments, claiming that no one is forcing her to go to space. Additionally, many expressed their strong opinions on climate change for mere space tourism.
🔥🚨BREAKING: Hollywood reporter Gayle King fans are worried about her after she has been reporting that she ‘is terrified’ of her upcoming trip to space with Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez but Oprah Winfrey convinced her to go. King has expressed her concerns on CBS and TMZ which… pic.twitter.com/JvMjxnPMCp
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) March 3, 2025
So she was too weak to stand up for herself and just caved to other people’s desires?
Not what I would be advertising but hey, Gayle King can cave to other people’s wishes all she likes.
— TS Waters (@TSWatersWriting) March 3, 2025
The same people who lecture us about climate change are taking space joyrides because Oprah told them to. Must be nice.🙃
— Desiree (@DesireeAmerica4) March 3, 2025
While it is thrilling to see more women being included in high-profile space missions, it’s understandable that some people might be critical, especially when its mission is more about celebrity or publicity rather than scientific or exploration-based merit.
Gayle King joined 5 other inspiring women heading for Blue Origin’s new space mission
As Jeff Bezos prepares to send a unique group of women, it also represents a significant moment. Blue Origin’s New Shepherd spacecraft has already flown 52 people to space, with notable past passengers including actor William Shatner and Bezos himself. However, this will be the first all-female crew since Valentina Tereshkova’s solo mission 6 decades ago.
Alongside King, the crew includes some high-profile women who are experts in their fields. The list includes inspiring women like Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist, a forefront worker of space engineering, and Amanda Nguyen, a s**ual assault survivor, prominent civil rights activist, and an astronaut. Filmmaker Kerianne Flynn and powerful singer Katy Perry will join the team. Lauren Sànchez, Bezos’s ex-spouse, and the vice chair of Bezos Earth Fund, will lead the team.
The mission aims to challenge traditional norms in a field that has historically been dominated by men. The company has taken the opportunity to empower future generations to break barriers.
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