Astronaut shares ‘tsunami of harassment’ she received after spaceflight | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCarsen HoladayMonday 29 December 2025 22:58 GMTKaty Perry shares peek inside Blue Origin rocket ahead of historic all-female flightScientist Amanda Nguyen has revealed the significant mental health toll she experienced following her controversial Blue Origin space mission.The historic all-female spaceflight, which included celebrities such as Katy Perry and Gayle King, faced global backlash over its cost and publicity.Nguyen described the negative reactions and media coverage as an “onslaught no human brain has evolved to endure,” leading to a period of severe depression.She felt her achievements as a scientist and the historical significance of her flight were overshadowed by “an avalanche of misogyny.”Despite the backlash, Nguyen highlighted positive outcomes, including raising awareness for breast cancer research and becoming the first Vietnamese woman in space, and has since recovered from her depression.In fullAstronaut Amanda Nguyen opens up about depression after Blue Origin spaceflight launched a ‘tsunami of harassment’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in