In a groundbreaking mission, Katy Perry will embark on a space flight this spring alongside prominent figures such as Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn. Blue Origin announced this mission will mark the first all-female space flight since 1963.
Katy Perry Set to Join Groundbreaking All-Women Space Mission with Blue Origin
Katy Perry Set to Join Groundbreaking All-Women Space Mission with Blue Origin
Pop star Katy Perry is set to blast off into space this spring as part of a historic all-women crew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepherd rocket.
Katy Perry, the renowned pop sensation, is scheduled for a remarkable journey to space this spring as part of an all-women crew flying on Blue Origin's New Shepherd rocket. Joining her on this historic mission are notable personalities including Lauren Sanchez, fiancée of Blue Origin's founder Jeff Bezos, CBS presenter Gayle King, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights advocate Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn.
Blue Origin has hailed this venture as the first all-women space flight since Valentina Tereshkova's solo mission in 1963. While a specific date for the launch remains unconfirmed, it is expected to take place before Perry's upcoming Lifetimes Tour, which runs from April 23 to November 11.
In her statements to the press, Perry expressed excitement about being part of such a significant crew, reminiscing that as a child, she always believed in the limitless possibilities of imagination. The NS-31 mission will be the New Shepherd rocket's 11th human spaceflight, contributing to a total of 52 people who have flown so far. This fully autonomous spacecraft promises an 11-minute journey past the Karman line—the boundary of space recognized internationally.
The role of initiating this mission has been credited to Lauren Sanchez, who remarked on the honor of leading such pioneering women, aiming to inspire future generations through their shared experiences. Sanchez first revealed her aspirations for an all-female crew in her 2023 Vogue interview, emphasizing their intention to pave the way for women in space.
This mission adds to the roster of celebrity space travelers, following notable figures such as Jeff Bezos, Michael Strahan, and William Shatner. While Richard Branson has made his own voyages into space with Virgin Galactic, SpaceX’s Elon Musk has not yet participated in a space flight.
As Blue Origin continues to push the envelope of space exploration, the company's initiatives not only enhance commercial space tourism but also amplify the voices and achievements of women in the scientific and exploration communities.
Blue Origin has hailed this venture as the first all-women space flight since Valentina Tereshkova's solo mission in 1963. While a specific date for the launch remains unconfirmed, it is expected to take place before Perry's upcoming Lifetimes Tour, which runs from April 23 to November 11.
In her statements to the press, Perry expressed excitement about being part of such a significant crew, reminiscing that as a child, she always believed in the limitless possibilities of imagination. The NS-31 mission will be the New Shepherd rocket's 11th human spaceflight, contributing to a total of 52 people who have flown so far. This fully autonomous spacecraft promises an 11-minute journey past the Karman line—the boundary of space recognized internationally.
The role of initiating this mission has been credited to Lauren Sanchez, who remarked on the honor of leading such pioneering women, aiming to inspire future generations through their shared experiences. Sanchez first revealed her aspirations for an all-female crew in her 2023 Vogue interview, emphasizing their intention to pave the way for women in space.
This mission adds to the roster of celebrity space travelers, following notable figures such as Jeff Bezos, Michael Strahan, and William Shatner. While Richard Branson has made his own voyages into space with Virgin Galactic, SpaceX’s Elon Musk has not yet participated in a space flight.
As Blue Origin continues to push the envelope of space exploration, the company's initiatives not only enhance commercial space tourism but also amplify the voices and achievements of women in the scientific and exploration communities.
