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Blue Origin had to remove a video of astronaut Emily Calandrelli's first space experience due to inappropriate comments on social media. Calandrelli, the 100th woman in space, compared the experience to motherhood, expressing deep emotional connections. Despite the negativity, she received overwhelming support and remained defiant against online trolls, emphasizing the importance of experiencing emotions deeply.
Emily Calandrelli, known as "Space Gal," became the 100th woman in space during a Blue Origin mission, but faced online harassment for her emotional reaction to the experience. Despite the trolls, Calandrelli remains focused on inspiring others, particularly women and young girls, with her journey. Blue Origin removed the original video of the launch due to offensive comments, but Calandrelli refuses to let negativity overshadow her achievement.
Emily Calandrelli, known as "The Space Gal," became the 100th woman to fly into space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket on November 22, 2024. The suborbital flight, which lasted about 10 minutes, included six passengers and marked Blue Origin's ninth human spaceflight. Calandrelli, an advocate for women in STEM, celebrated her achievement as a milestone for female representation in space exploration. The mission reached an altitude above the Kármán line, the recognized boundary of space, before safely returning to Earth.