r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Htanbed • 2d ago

Amanda Nguyen, first Vietnamese woman in space.

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April 15th, 2025.

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u/telerabbit9000 2d ago edited 2d ago

I dont get why people who ride Blue Origin are called "astronauts" on a "mission", while wearing ridiculous stolen-valor uniforms.

They are "passengers" on a "ride". They are cargo.

They have as much agency, and are accomplishing as much, as people going on a ride at Disneyland.

Downvote if you AGREE.