Gayle King's space escapade helped CBS Mornings secure the top position on the Nielsen ratings list. But like the space adventure, the high ratings were short-lived. Approximately 3.9 million viewers tuned in to witness the galactic joyride April 14,

Although Gayle King’s visit to space was brief and criticized heavily, the mission was a success for CBS Mornings. Last month, Gayle and her co-stars revealed her planned trip on a rocket with five other women as part of Blue Origin’s New Shepard mission.