This week's all-female Blue Origin space mission was meant to be a celebration of female empowerment—but it's making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The high-profile trip, featuring Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and activist Amanda Nguyen, launched Monday from West Texas. Instead of applause, the mission sparked backlash over its astronomical cost, environmental concerns, and the crew’s odd behavior after returning to Earth. Critics have labeled the whole affair "tone deaf" and "embarrassing," especially given its ties to Jeff Bezos' space company. An insider says Katy Perry was surprised by the negative reaction. While she found the journey life-changing, she reportedly regrets turning it into a public spectacle.