đ Share this article Space Traveler Reveals Depression Following Wave of Online Abuse After Historic Trip The scientist and activist, a bioastronautics research scientist, was a passenger on the automated spacecraft in April 2025. A pioneering space traveler has publicly detailed her battle with depression after facing a âtsunami of harassmentâ in the aftermath of a pioneering women-only spaceflight. The 34-year-old activist â celebrated as a scientist and civil rights advocate â was part of the brief journey to space in April, which also included high-profile passengers. The high-profile flight was met with derision by some, who challenged its value and carbon footprint. Reflecting on the ordeal, the astronaut, who made history as the pioneer for her community, stated the vicious response eclipsed her moment under an landslide of gendered hatred. âI explained the depression could persist for a long time,â she recounted in a social media post, recalling a check-in call from a mission companion in the period after the journey. She portrayed the press attention and digital reaction as an unprecedented psychological assault. âFor a full week, I was bedridden and couldn't leave my Texas location,â she revealed. âWeeks after, I was forced to terminate a call, my voice choked by tears.â Buried Under Misogyny The researcher, who has focused her career on female health science and conducted tests during the mission, said everything she had worked for â from her scientific research and years of training to the personal milestone of her heritage â was drowned out under the avalanche of misogyny. She is most acclaimed for her tireless campaigning championing the cause of victims of sexual violence. Her own goal of reaching space was deferred after surviving a rape during her university years, leading to a years-long quest for justice. A Path to Recovery Months following achieving her goal, she noted the deepest pain is gradually receding, and she expressed gratitude the followers whose kindness helped save her. âYou were my salvation,â she affirmed. She added that despite the negativity, considerable good had come out of the experience, including elevated attention for her women's health research and new advocacy opportunities. The Historic Journey The self-operating New Shepard rocket lifted off from its launch site in the spring, carrying the all-female team on a short trip that passed the internationally recognized boundary of space. The team of pioneers also comprised leaders in different industries. The venture behind the flight is a private space firm established by a prominent billionaire entrepreneur.
The scientist and activist, a bioastronautics research scientist, was a passenger on the automated spacecraft in April 2025. A pioneering space traveler has publicly detailed her battle with depression after facing a âtsunami of harassmentâ in the aftermath of a pioneering women-only spaceflight. The 34-year-old activist â celebrated as a scientist and civil rights advocate â was part of the brief journey to space in April, which also included high-profile passengers. The high-profile flight was met with derision by some, who challenged its value and carbon footprint. Reflecting on the ordeal, the astronaut, who made history as the pioneer for her community, stated the vicious response eclipsed her moment under an landslide of gendered hatred. âI explained the depression could persist for a long time,â she recounted in a social media post, recalling a check-in call from a mission companion in the period after the journey. She portrayed the press attention and digital reaction as an unprecedented psychological assault. âFor a full week, I was bedridden and couldn't leave my Texas location,â she revealed. âWeeks after, I was forced to terminate a call, my voice choked by tears.â Buried Under Misogyny The researcher, who has focused her career on female health science and conducted tests during the mission, said everything she had worked for â from her scientific research and years of training to the personal milestone of her heritage â was drowned out under the avalanche of misogyny. She is most acclaimed for her tireless campaigning championing the cause of victims of sexual violence. Her own goal of reaching space was deferred after surviving a rape during her university years, leading to a years-long quest for justice. A Path to Recovery Months following achieving her goal, she noted the deepest pain is gradually receding, and she expressed gratitude the followers whose kindness helped save her. âYou were my salvation,â she affirmed. She added that despite the negativity, considerable good had come out of the experience, including elevated attention for her women's health research and new advocacy opportunities. The Historic Journey The self-operating New Shepard rocket lifted off from its launch site in the spring, carrying the all-female team on a short trip that passed the internationally recognized boundary of space. The team of pioneers also comprised leaders in different industries. The venture behind the flight is a private space firm established by a prominent billionaire entrepreneur.