Blue Origin astronaut reveals depression after 'tsunami of harassment' [View all]

A Vietnamese-American astronaut has opened up about her depression after she received a "tsunami of harassment" following the world's first all-female space trip earlier this year.

Amanda Nguyen - a 34-year-old scientist and civil rights activist - was part of the 11-minute Blue Origin space flight, which also included pop star Katy Perry and Bezos's wife, Lauren Sánchez, among its crew.

The much-derided flight was criticised by some for its expense and environmental impact.

Speaking about the experience, Ms Nguyen - who became the first Vietnamese woman to go to space - said the backlash saw her dreams buried under "an avalanche of misogyny".

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