Astronaut Katy Perry.......

RosieandherMaw

Lest we forget
The crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986, including Christa McAuliffe, school teacher turned astronaut , the first civilian to go into space, minutes before it exploded into a million pieces

Indeed.

And another, February 1, 2003, NASA Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it re-entered the atmosphere over Texas and Louisiana, killing all seven astronauts on board (including 2 women).

Many of us will never forget that, RosieandherMaw

Lest we forget
The crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986, including Christa McAuliffe, school teacher turned astronaut , the first civilian to go into space, minutes before it exploded into a million pieces

RosieandherMaw

Hear, hear M0nica 👏👏👏

Yes well said MOnica

Hear, hear M0nica 👏👏👏

Norah

I'm not bothered that 6 women went some miles off the earth for 11 minutes in a wealthy man's rocket. Men pay to do the same.

The event was publicity for Blue Horizon. Perhaps not good publicity, no scientific testing I assume, however people spend their excess money as they wish, others needn't be critical.

The thing was - it was someone's hen party. There was a rocket scientist on board and the bride-to-be but, unfortunately it all seemed to end up all about Katy Perry and her ego.

Rosie51

Norah

Gummie

I wonder how many trees they have to plant to greenwash this jolly.

It appears he donates a large sum to charities.

"Bezos’s philanthropic track record. Before 2018, Bezos didn’t have much of a philanthropic résumé. It was a source of growing criticism from the press and nonprofit experts as his net worth climbed, topping $100 billion by the end of 2017. He’s since kicked his philanthropic efforts into high gear, committing $2 billion to his Day 1 Families Fund in 2018, of which about $521.6 million so far has been granted to organizations addressing homelessness, and in 2020, announcing the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund (BEF). In an Instagram post announcing the fund, Bezos wrote, “Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet. I want to work alongside others both to amplify known ways and to explore new ways of fighting the devastating impact of climate change on this planet we all share,” noting that averting the crisis would require action from “big companies, small companies, nation states, global organizations, and individuals.”

Since stepping down as Amazon CEO in 2021, Bezos has had more time to focus on this new chapter of his public life. With the Bezos Earth Fund, which responds to the climate crisis with an emphasis on conservation and restoration, he indicated that he would give away roughly $1 billion a year through 2030. According to the fund’s website, it has granted $1.63 billion since its launch."

“Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet. I want to work alongside others both to amplify known ways and to explore new ways of fighting the devastating impact of climate change on this planet we all share,” noting that averting the crisis would require action from “big companies, small companies, nation states, global organizations, and individuals.”

How do you reconcile making a statement like this and then promoting a shatteringly heavy carbon footprint 11 minute jolly? The man's a hypocrite of the highest order. Why should ordinary people take pains to limit their carbon footprint if polluting rocket flights like this are OK for those who can afford them?

I've no idea how he reconciles his actions. Perhaps he thinks his massive charitable giving is more important than his carbon footprint?

Norah

Gummie

I wonder how many trees they have to plant to greenwash this jolly.

It appears he donates a large sum to charities.

"Bezos’s philanthropic track record. Before 2018, Bezos didn’t have much of a philanthropic résumé. It was a source of growing criticism from the press and nonprofit experts as his net worth climbed, topping $100 billion by the end of 2017. He’s since kicked his philanthropic efforts into high gear, committing $2 billion to his Day 1 Families Fund in 2018, of which about $521.6 million so far has been granted to organizations addressing homelessness, and in 2020, announcing the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund (BEF). In an Instagram post announcing the fund, Bezos wrote, “Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet. I want to work alongside others both to amplify known ways and to explore new ways of fighting the devastating impact of climate change on this planet we all share,” noting that averting the crisis would require action from “big companies, small companies, nation states, global organizations, and individuals.”

Since stepping down as Amazon CEO in 2021, Bezos has had more time to focus on this new chapter of his public life. With the Bezos Earth Fund, which responds to the climate crisis with an emphasis on conservation and restoration, he indicated that he would give away roughly $1 billion a year through 2030. According to the fund’s website, it has granted $1.63 billion since its launch."

“Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet. I want to work alongside others both to amplify known ways and to explore new ways of fighting the devastating impact of climate change on this planet we all share,” noting that averting the crisis would require action from “big companies, small companies, nation states, global organizations, and individuals.”

How do you reconcile making a statement like this and then promoting a shatteringly heavy carbon footprint 11 minute jolly? The man's a hypocrite of the highest order. Why should ordinary people take pains to limit their carbon footprint if polluting rocket flights like this are OK for those who can afford them?

I think if this event had not been talked up as some great step forward for women and an opportunity for scientific research, then most of us would just have shrugged off as one billionaire seeking onemanupmanship with another billionaire.

But by bringing in all this feminism and science tosh, to something that was clearly nothing of the kind. The place of women in space and the advances in science that they have contributed too is somehow downgraded to being just another rich man's whim.

I'm not bothered that 6 women went some miles off the earth for 11 minutes in a wealthy man's rocket. Men pay to do the same.

The event was publicity for Blue Horizon. Perhaps not good publicity, no scientific testing I assume, however people spend their excess money as they wish, others needn't be critical.

Gummie

I wonder how many trees they have to plant to greenwash this jolly.

It appears he donates a large sum to charities.

"Bezos’s philanthropic track record. Before 2018, Bezos didn’t have much of a philanthropic résumé. It was a source of growing criticism from the press and nonprofit experts as his net worth climbed, topping $100 billion by the end of 2017. He’s since kicked his philanthropic efforts into high gear, committing $2 billion to his Day 1 Families Fund in 2018, of which about $521.6 million so far has been granted to organizations addressing homelessness, and in 2020, announcing the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund (BEF). In an Instagram post announcing the fund, Bezos wrote, “Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet. I want to work alongside others both to amplify known ways and to explore new ways of fighting the devastating impact of climate change on this planet we all share,” noting that averting the crisis would require action from “big companies, small companies, nation states, global organizations, and individuals.”

Since stepping down as Amazon CEO in 2021, Bezos has had more time to focus on this new chapter of his public life. With the Bezos Earth Fund, which responds to the climate crisis with an emphasis on conservation and restoration, he indicated that he would give away roughly $1 billion a year through 2030. According to the fund’s website, it has granted $1.63 billion since its launch."

Gummie

I wonder how many trees they have to plant to greenwash this jolly.

Bezos apparently plants trees, well, probably not himself, but funds the planting of trees and grasslands.

To say I am flabbergasted is an understatement!

I wonder how many trees they have to plant to greenwash this jolly.

Anniebach and Marge 75 ,I totally agree. GN was let down by the contributors today.

These women were there by invitation- they did not pay for their seats, or catsuits, since it was a publicity stunt. This was hailed as a win for women - women who, in some instances have to decide whether to buy milk or bread, or soap or sanitary towels. All that money would have fed hundreds, and kept the atmosphere cleaner.

posset

Sparklefizz

I wish more publicity was instead given to Dolly Parton and the hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars she has spent on providing books for children.

Completely agree! (Although I don't know if KP has ever donated anything to better causes).

Yes she does but not so quietly as other rich stars.

Dolly is an inspiration

Sparklefizz

I wish more publicity was instead given to Dolly Parton and the hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars she has spent on providing books for children.

Completely agree! (Although I don't know if KP has ever donated anything to better causes).

DrWatson

As stated on Have I Got New For You, (in the section on the news of the week) :- "Yes, for an all-too-brief 11 minutes Katy Perry was fired into space".

Lovely! - {smile}

I wish more publicity was instead given to Dolly Parton and the hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars she has spent on providing books for children.

fancythat

I dont know who Katy Perry is. A singer?

Sounds like from bits of this thread I have read, that she had no business being there if she took a place awa y from a properly trained female astronaut. Or even a male one, come to that.

But hey ho. The world of celebs and media hype and wealth and influencers, is very much alive and well. Sadly.

If you were one of the richest men on the planet thanks to the billions of customers you have, Amazon you must eventually run out of ideas for pressies.
So, why not give your fiancé and a couple of her friends a ride in your very own spaceship. 🤷‍♀️
You’d have to go a long way to beat that 😂

Its all about money.

News . . . .fgs . . .

As stated on Have I Got New For You, (in the section on the news of the week) :- "Yes, for an all-too-brief 11 minutes Katy Perry was fired into space".

M0nica

Norah 'pulling power' in this case means the ability to attract women who are considered to be very attractive.

This stunt was an 11 minute jaunt into subspace, I doubt that any serious scientific experiments that could contribute to the advancement of science can be done in such a short trip that went barely 60 miles above earth.

I am irresistibly reminded of the late Mrs Merton (aka Caroline Aherne) questioning Debbie McGee

“So, what first attracted you to the millionaire, Paul Daniels?”