Some of the all-female Blue Origin crew's egos were soaring along with the spacecraft as it momentarily touched the edge of space. However, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent Katy Perry and Gayle King's egos crashing down to Earth by telling them the truth—that they are NOT astronauts.

They don’t meet the criteria to be called ‘astronauts.’ WATCH)

Just because you do something for a brief time doesn’t mean you get to wear the job’s label, especially if you’re only along for the ride. These posters get it.

Perry and King aren’t astronauts. They’re just glorified cosplayers. Sorry, ladies.

 {ai:summary}<p>Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy clarified that Katy Perry and Gayle King do not qualify as astronauts, as they do not meet the FAA's criteria. Their brief experience on a Blue Origin flight does not grant them the title, leading to a wave of reactions online.</p><p>Critics argue that simply participating in a spaceflight does not equate to being an astronaut, likening their experience to that of tourists rather than trained professionals. The distinction between actual astronauts and those who merely partake in space tourism has sparked debate. #society</p>

Astro-Nots? Sean Duffy Brings Some Would-Be Space Cadets’ Self-Delusion Crashing Down to Earth

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