Pete Davidson; Kim Kardashian.Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Frazer Harrison/GettyKim Kardashianhas a very important reason why she won’t be signing up for a trip to space — actually, she’s got four of them.On this week’s episode ofThe Kardashians, the 41-year-old reality star and businesswoman shared her thoughts about intergalactic travel.At the time, her then-boyfriendPete Davidsonwas set to joinBlue Origin’s 20th mission to space. Although he ultimatelydidn’t end up going, Kardashian shared that she initially had her misgivings about the trip.“Jeff Bezosinvited Pete to go to space,” she remarked. “I really can’t believe it — that he’s gonna go. It seems like such a scary concept to me.“Kardashian shared how she remembers theSpace Shuttle Challenger explosionin 1986, which killed all seven astronauts aboard — and she couldn’t help but feel a little nervous about the idea of going to space.“I remember sitting in my kitchen with my dad, with my sisters,” she said. “I remember what that felt like and my parents crying.““It’s really scary,” she added.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.However, a conversation with Bezos, the billionaire founder of Blue Origin, helped Kardashian feel better about space travel.“After talking to Bezos about it and hearing how safe it is and all the testing and everything they do, I felt comfortable with [Pete] going,” she said.And while she said she theoretically would go to space, it would never work from a practical standpoint.“If I didn’t have four kids, I would absolutely go,” said the SKIMS founder, who shares daughters Chicago, 4, and North, 9, and sons Psalm, 3, and Saint, 6, with exKanye West.RELATED VIDEO: President Biden Posts First Photo from James Webb Space Telescope - Deepest Infrared Image of Universe YetBlue Origin announced in March that the formerSaturday Night Livestar was “no longer able to join” the mission to space as the date for the flight had changed.Days later, the company announced that a scientist who helped develop the company’s rocket ships would take his place.“On March 29, #NewShepard Chief Architect Gary Lai will fly on the vehicle he’s spent 18 years designing, developing, testing, and flying,” the companywroteon social media at the time.“We can’t wait for Gary—a friend, mentor, and hero to all of us—to become Astronaut Gary Lai,” they added.Kardashian and Davidson, who werefirst romantically linkedin October 2021, split in Augustafter nine months of dating.New episodes ofThe Kardashiansdrop every Thursday on Hulu
Pete Davidson; Kim Kardashian.Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Frazer Harrison/Getty
Kim Kardashianhas a very important reason why she won’t be signing up for a trip to space — actually, she’s got four of them.On this week’s episode ofThe Kardashians, the 41-year-old reality star and businesswoman shared her thoughts about intergalactic travel.At the time, her then-boyfriendPete Davidsonwas set to joinBlue Origin’s 20th mission to space. Although he ultimatelydidn’t end up going, Kardashian shared that she initially had her misgivings about the trip.“Jeff Bezosinvited Pete to go to space,” she remarked. “I really can’t believe it — that he’s gonna go. It seems like such a scary concept to me.“Kardashian shared how she remembers theSpace Shuttle Challenger explosionin 1986, which killed all seven astronauts aboard — and she couldn’t help but feel a little nervous about the idea of going to space.“I remember sitting in my kitchen with my dad, with my sisters,” she said. “I remember what that felt like and my parents crying.““It’s really scary,” she added.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.However, a conversation with Bezos, the billionaire founder of Blue Origin, helped Kardashian feel better about space travel.“After talking to Bezos about it and hearing how safe it is and all the testing and everything they do, I felt comfortable with [Pete] going,” she said.And while she said she theoretically would go to space, it would never work from a practical standpoint.“If I didn’t have four kids, I would absolutely go,” said the SKIMS founder, who shares daughters Chicago, 4, and North, 9, and sons Psalm, 3, and Saint, 6, with exKanye West.RELATED VIDEO: President Biden Posts First Photo from James Webb Space Telescope - Deepest Infrared Image of Universe YetBlue Origin announced in March that the formerSaturday Night Livestar was “no longer able to join” the mission to space as the date for the flight had changed.Days later, the company announced that a scientist who helped develop the company’s rocket ships would take his place.“On March 29, #NewShepard Chief Architect Gary Lai will fly on the vehicle he’s spent 18 years designing, developing, testing, and flying,” the companywroteon social media at the time.“We can’t wait for Gary—a friend, mentor, and hero to all of us—to become Astronaut Gary Lai,” they added.Kardashian and Davidson, who werefirst romantically linkedin October 2021, split in Augustafter nine months of dating.New episodes ofThe Kardashiansdrop every Thursday on Hulu
Kim Kardashianhas a very important reason why she won’t be signing up for a trip to space — actually, she’s got four of them.
On this week’s episode ofThe Kardashians, the 41-year-old reality star and businesswoman shared her thoughts about intergalactic travel.
At the time, her then-boyfriendPete Davidsonwas set to joinBlue Origin’s 20th mission to space. Although he ultimatelydidn’t end up going, Kardashian shared that she initially had her misgivings about the trip.
“Jeff Bezosinvited Pete to go to space,” she remarked. “I really can’t believe it — that he’s gonna go. It seems like such a scary concept to me.”
Kardashian shared how she remembers theSpace Shuttle Challenger explosionin 1986, which killed all seven astronauts aboard — and she couldn’t help but feel a little nervous about the idea of going to space.
“I remember sitting in my kitchen with my dad, with my sisters,” she said. “I remember what that felt like and my parents crying.”
“It’s really scary,” she added.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
However, a conversation with Bezos, the billionaire founder of Blue Origin, helped Kardashian feel better about space travel.
“After talking to Bezos about it and hearing how safe it is and all the testing and everything they do, I felt comfortable with [Pete] going,” she said.
And while she said she theoretically would go to space, it would never work from a practical standpoint.
“If I didn’t have four kids, I would absolutely go,” said the SKIMS founder, who shares daughters Chicago, 4, and North, 9, and sons Psalm, 3, and Saint, 6, with exKanye West.
RELATED VIDEO: President Biden Posts First Photo from James Webb Space Telescope - Deepest Infrared Image of Universe Yet
Blue Origin announced in March that the formerSaturday Night Livestar was “no longer able to join” the mission to space as the date for the flight had changed.
Days later, the company announced that a scientist who helped develop the company’s rocket ships would take his place.
“On March 29, #NewShepard Chief Architect Gary Lai will fly on the vehicle he’s spent 18 years designing, developing, testing, and flying,” the companywroteon social media at the time.
“We can’t wait for Gary—a friend, mentor, and hero to all of us—to become Astronaut Gary Lai,” they added.
Kardashian and Davidson, who werefirst romantically linkedin October 2021, split in Augustafter nine months of dating.
New episodes ofThe Kardashiansdrop every Thursday on Hulu
source: people.com
