Former NASA scientist wrestles with Blue Origin backlash

Aisha Bowe had dreamed of going to space since she was a child. She studied rocket science, worked at NASA and became an entrepreneur focused on STEM education. Then she got the chance to take a Blue Origin flight — one that turned political.

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