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Footage from the trip shows women in space suits, adorned with wedges and aviators, making their way onto the capsule with a distinct air of empowerment and style. Katy Perry performed “What a Wonderful World” upon return, signaling her participation as much for entertainment as for publicity. The capsule’s name, “Tortoise,” and Perry’s personal connection to her nicknames “Feather” and “Tortoise” added a mystical, almost spiritual narrative that many found somewhat cringeworthy.
The video of the landing depicted women screaming with joy — a moment captured more as an emotional, celebratory scene than a serious scientific mission. The capsule re-entry with parachutes, parachuting slowly to Earth, was shared widely, emphasizing the thrill of what many depicted as a “glorified carnival ride.”