Blue Origin's All-Female Spaceflight Sparks Conspiracy Theories

Blue Origin's historic all-female spaceflight, which included celebrities such as Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez, has become the subject of widespread online conspiracy theories after footage showed the capsule door apparently being opened from the inside before Jeff Bezos opened it from the outside with a tool. This sequence prompted some viewers to claim the mission was staged, arguing that real space capsule doors cannot open inward due to pressure differences and safety protocols. Experts have explained that space capsules use outward-opening or plug-style doors, and any appearance of an inward opening is likely a result of misinterpretation or part of a safety check. Despite no concrete evidence to support the hoax claims, the incident has fueled skepticism online, with some commentators citing it as 'proof' of a staged event. Psychologists note that spaceflight's complexity and inaccessibility make it particularly vulnerable to conspiracy theories, especially when apparent inconsistencies arise. Blue Origin has not commented publicly on the footage, but the viral debate has somewhat overshadowed the mission's milestone for women in space.