It seems that there has always been some sort of backlash to any leap forward humans make. For example, the concept of evolution, or new technology/media. I was wondering if going into space would evoke any sort of backlash during that time (especially considering the decade).
You might be interested at this old post: Was there a religious opposition to the moon landing and space program at its beginning with answers from /u/jumpstartation, /u/P33J, /u/techietalk_ticktock, /u/sinisterstarr