"Social media users who were already suspicious that the flight had been faked quickly leapt on this as definitive proof of their theories."
"The viral picture which has ignited a new wave of conspiracy theories really does show a mannequin aboard the New Shepard capsule."
Katy Perry's recent space flight aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket has ignited a flurry of conspiracy theories, especially after observers claimed to spot a mannequin on board. The viral image fueling these theories actually originates from a 2017 test flight, leading to misunderstandings. Despite the well-documented NS-31 mission and live streaming, skepticism lingers, showing how quickly misinformation can spread on social media, especially among those already inclined to distrust high-profile space missions.
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