New Delhi, April 15 -- Pop star Katy Perry - who completed a brief foray into space on Monday aboard one of billionaire Jeff Bezos's rockets -- is receiving flak on social media for the stunt, with users pondering, "What was the point?" The Firework and California Gurls singer was lofted more than 60 miles (100 kilometers) above Earth's surface along with five female crew members, including journalist Gayle King, in a vessel from Blue Origin - the space company owned by the Amazon founder.

Despite the mission's historic significance, many on social media labeled Perry's involvement a "vanity project." Critics highlighted the flight's brief 10-minute duration, questioning its overall impact. Memes quickly surfaced, with some users humorou...