đ Share this article Crew Member Discloses Mental Health Struggle Following Deluge of Backlash Following Journey Amanda Nguyen, a women's health researcher, was aboard the automated spacecraft in Spring 2025. A pioneering space traveler has spoken candidly about her struggle with mental health after enduring a âtsunami of harassmentâ in the wake of a historic all-female space mission. Amanda Nguyen â recognized as a scientist and civil rights advocate â was part of the short-duration mission in the spring, which also included well-known figures. The much-publicized journey was met with derision by some, who challenged its value and carbon footprint. Reflecting on the experience, the astronaut, who made history as the pioneer for her community, stated the intense backlash overshadowed her achievement under an torrent of sexist abuse. âI said the emotional pain might endure for years,â the astronaut shared in a online statement, recalling a check-in call from a fellow crew member in the aftermath of the journey. She characterized the news reports and online discourse as an barrage beyond typical human coping. âI did not leave Texas for a week, unable to get out of bed,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 flight, said everything she had worked for â from her studies and extensive preparation to the symbolic importance of her heritage â was buried under the tide of gendered attacks. She is best known for her tireless campaigning fighting for justice for victims of sexual violence. Her own aspiration for spaceflight was deferred after surviving a rape during her college days, leading to a protracted legal battle. Finding Solid Ground Now, eight months after fulfilling her dream, she has stated the âfog of grief has started to liftâ, and she expressed gratitude the followers whose messages of encouragement helped save her. âYou all saved me,â she wrote. She noted that despite the negativity, significant positive outcomes had emerged from the experience, including elevated attention for her scientific work and chances to influence leaders. Flight Details The computer-piloted spacecraft lifted off from its launch site in the spring, carrying the six-woman crew on a brief suborbital flight that crossed the edge of outer space. The group of women also comprised experts in various fields. The company behind the mission is a private space firm launched by a prominent billionaire entrepreneur.
Amanda Nguyen, a women's health researcher, was aboard the automated spacecraft in Spring 2025. A pioneering space traveler has spoken candidly about her struggle with mental health after enduring a âtsunami of harassmentâ in the wake of a historic all-female space mission. Amanda Nguyen â recognized as a scientist and civil rights advocate â was part of the short-duration mission in the spring, which also included well-known figures. The much-publicized journey was met with derision by some, who challenged its value and carbon footprint. Reflecting on the experience, the astronaut, who made history as the pioneer for her community, stated the intense backlash overshadowed her achievement under an torrent of sexist abuse. âI said the emotional pain might endure for years,â the astronaut shared in a online statement, recalling a check-in call from a fellow crew member in the aftermath of the journey. She characterized the news reports and online discourse as an barrage beyond typical human coping. âI did not leave Texas for a week, unable to get out of bed,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 flight, said everything she had worked for â from her studies and extensive preparation to the symbolic importance of her heritage â was buried under the tide of gendered attacks. She is best known for her tireless campaigning fighting for justice for victims of sexual violence. Her own aspiration for spaceflight was deferred after surviving a rape during her college days, leading to a protracted legal battle. Finding Solid Ground Now, eight months after fulfilling her dream, she has stated the âfog of grief has started to liftâ, and she expressed gratitude the followers whose messages of encouragement helped save her. âYou all saved me,â she wrote. She noted that despite the negativity, significant positive outcomes had emerged from the experience, including elevated attention for her scientific work and chances to influence leaders. Flight Details The computer-piloted spacecraft lifted off from its launch site in the spring, carrying the six-woman crew on a brief suborbital flight that crossed the edge of outer space. The group of women also comprised experts in various fields. The company behind the mission is a private space firm launched by a prominent billionaire entrepreneur.