Gayle King, during her appearance on CBS Mornings, defended her recent space trip with Blue Origin, expressing frustration over its dismissive characterization as merely a 'ride'. Joined by fellow astronaut Aisha Bowe, they emphasized the scientific significance of their journey, detailing how they conducted research that could enhance food security on Earth. Despite criticism labeling the trip as a publicity stunt, King highlighted the powerful message of women's participation in space exploration. Bowe spoke on the practical benefits of space research, reaffirming the trip's importance beyond mere entertainment.
There's so many things that have been developed in space that benefit Earth, Bowe said, from pharmaceuticals to, like, research on agriculture.
So what do you think when people say, Oh, it's frivolous'? King said. Number one, they call it a ride, which I find very irritating because they never say men went for a ride.
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