Episode 1: Ladies' Night - Blue Origin Style

Send us Fan MailIn the inaugural episode of 'The Brothers,' Steve and Mike discuss an April 14th space trip featuring an all-female crew, including celebrities like Katy Perry and Gail King, as part of Blue Origin's 'New Shepherd' project led by Jeff Bezos. They explore the implications of celebrity endorsements for space tourism, highlighting criticism from the public and other celebrities about the misuse of resources. The hosts also debate whether these women should be considered astronauts and touch on the competitive landscape between Blue Origin, SpaceX, and NASA. The episode delves into the legitimacy and impact of private space missions, and the push for making space exploration more mainstream.Support the show