đ Share this article Astronaut Shares Emotional Distress Following Deluge of Online Abuse Following Journey The scientist and activist, a women's health researcher, was a passenger on the automated spacecraft in Spring 2025. A Vietnamese-American astronaut has spoken candidly about her battle with depression after facing a relentless barrage of criticism in the aftermath of a landmark journey to the edge of space. Amanda Nguyen â celebrated as a researcher and activist â was part of the short-duration mission in the spring, which also carried celebrity crewmates. The much-publicized journey was heavily criticized by some, who questioned its cost and environmental footprint. Reflecting on the ordeal, Ms. Nguyen, who made history as the pioneer for her community, stated the vicious response buried her dreams 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 supportive conversation from a mission companion in the period after the journey. She portrayed the subsequent media coverage and social media frenzy as an unprecedented psychological assault. âFor a full week, I was bedridden and couldn't leave my Texas location,â she wrote. âEven a month on, a phone call ended with me hanging up, weeping uncontrollably.â Buried Under Misogyny Ms. Nguyen, who has conducted studies in gynecological science and conducted tests during the flight, said every professional achievement â from her scientific research and astronaut training to the symbolic importance of her background â was buried under the deluge of misogyny. She is widely recognized for her tireless campaigning championing the cause of victims of sexual violence. Her own goal of reaching space was put on hold after being assaulted during her college days, leading to a years-long quest for justice. A Path to Recovery Months following fulfilling her dream, she reports that the heaviest sorrow is beginning to clear, and she thanked the well-wishers whose support were her lifeline. âYou were my salvation,â she wrote. She concluded that despite the negativity, important benefits had come out of the flight, such as increased focus on her scientific work and chances to influence leaders. The Historic Journey The fully automated spacecraft launched from Texas in the spring, carrying the historic roster on a short trip that exceeded the KĂĄrmĂĄn line of outer space. The group of women also included accomplished professionals from different industries. The venture behind the flight is a commercial aerospace company established by a Amazon founder.
The scientist and activist, a women's health researcher, was a passenger on the automated spacecraft in Spring 2025. A Vietnamese-American astronaut has spoken candidly about her battle with depression after facing a relentless barrage of criticism in the aftermath of a landmark journey to the edge of space. Amanda Nguyen â celebrated as a researcher and activist â was part of the short-duration mission in the spring, which also carried celebrity crewmates. The much-publicized journey was heavily criticized by some, who questioned its cost and environmental footprint. Reflecting on the ordeal, Ms. Nguyen, who made history as the pioneer for her community, stated the vicious response buried her dreams 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 supportive conversation from a mission companion in the period after the journey. She portrayed the subsequent media coverage and social media frenzy as an unprecedented psychological assault. âFor a full week, I was bedridden and couldn't leave my Texas location,â she wrote. âEven a month on, a phone call ended with me hanging up, weeping uncontrollably.â Buried Under Misogyny Ms. Nguyen, who has conducted studies in gynecological science and conducted tests during the flight, said every professional achievement â from her scientific research and astronaut training to the symbolic importance of her background â was buried under the deluge of misogyny. She is widely recognized for her tireless campaigning championing the cause of victims of sexual violence. Her own goal of reaching space was put on hold after being assaulted during her college days, leading to a years-long quest for justice. A Path to Recovery Months following fulfilling her dream, she reports that the heaviest sorrow is beginning to clear, and she thanked the well-wishers whose support were her lifeline. âYou were my salvation,â she wrote. She concluded that despite the negativity, important benefits had come out of the flight, such as increased focus on her scientific work and chances to influence leaders. The Historic Journey The fully automated spacecraft launched from Texas in the spring, carrying the historic roster on a short trip that exceeded the KĂĄrmĂĄn line of outer space. The group of women also included accomplished professionals from different industries. The venture behind the flight is a commercial aerospace company established by a Amazon founder.