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One participant, sharing her experience, framed it as a personal spiritual journey—finding signs and symbols from the universe and her mother’s nicknames in the capsule’s design. Critics find such narratives cringeworthy, questioning whether they are genuine or staged for effect.
The Reality Check: No Scientific or Historical Significance
Public figures and skeptics alike acknowledge that space tourism is a stunning achievement for capitalism and technological engineering. Still, they dismiss claims that it represents a pivotal moment for women’s rights or human progress. Many point out that the trip lasted only minutes and achieved no scientific or exploratory goals.