Blue Origin all-female flight sparks hoax claims over Perry’s hair, Gayle King’s hand

Katy Perry and Gayle King recently joined a milestone space mission with Blue Origin, taking part in an all-female flight that was hailed as a breakthrough moment for women’s presence in commercial space travel. While the journey generated headlines and public excitement, it also became a target for conspiracy theories across social media.

Online speculation quickly centered on Katy Perry’s hair during the flight. Some users on X (formerly Twitter) claimed her hair didn’t behave as it should in zero gravity, comparing it to famous footage of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, whose hair stood out dramatically while aboard the International Space Station. In contrast, Perry’s hair appeared unusually still.

Critics used this comparison to argue that the footage might have been staged. Comments poured in, suggesting that if the mission had truly occurred in zero gravity, the hair of the passengers would have floated more freely. Others pointed out that it could simply be the result of professional styling and heavy hairspray used before the brief, 11-minute suborbital flight.

Disappearing Hand Sparks Green Screen Theories

Gayle King also became a focus in the conspiracy conversation after a TikTok user posted a video alleging her hand vanished momentarily during the footage of the crew floating in space. The user suggested the disappearance hinted at green screen manipulation, sparking further speculation that the entire event might have been recorded on Earth.

The video went viral, attracting comments from viewers who felt the footage seemed suspicious. However, Blue Origin later shared a slow-motion version of the clip, in which King’s hand appears normal. Experts attributed the visual glitch in the viral video to video compression or editing artifacts, not evidence of a hoax.

A Moment of Progress, Shadowed by Doubt

Despite the online theories, Blue Origin’s flight marked a significant moment in the history of private spaceflight and women’s involvement in it. Still, the buzz around floating hair and disappearing limbs reflects how quickly public trust can be tested, especially in an age of digital skepticism and viral misinformation. Whether praised as progress or questioned by critics, this mission certainly got the internet talking.