Katy Perry Joins Historic All-Woman Space Flight

In a major moment for space tourism, six women—led by some big names including pop star Katy Perry—successfully completed a brief flight to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. The launch took place from West Texas at around 8:30 AM local time (5:30 PM UAE), lasting just over 10 minutes.

What happened during the space flight?

The rocket soared to over 100 km above Earth, crossing the Karman line, the boundary officially considered the edge of space. The capsule then separated from the rocket, allowing the crew to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and an unmatched view of the planet below.

The capsule returned to Earth with parachutes and a soft landing, and the crew emerged smiling and celebrating the milestone moment.

Key stats from today’s New Shepard crewed NS-31 mission:

The Crew Capsule reached an apogee of 346,802 ft AGL / 350,449 ft MSL (106 km AGL / 107 km MSL).

The booster reached an apogee of 346,481 ft AGL / 350,128 ft MSL (106 km AGL / 107 km MSL).

Official launch time was…

— Blue Origin (@blueorigin) April 14, 2025

Who was on board on the Blue Origin Space Flight?

The crew included:

• Katy Perry, global pop icon

• Lauren Sanchez, who organized the mission and is the fiancée of Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos

• Gayle King, American TV journalist

• Aisha Bowe, former NASA engineer

• Amanda Nguyen, civil rights activist and researcher

• Kerianne Flynn, film producer and close friend of Sanchez

This was Blue Origin’s 11th space tourism flight but its first featuring an all-female lineup.

Why this space flight matters

While short, the trip marks a key moment for private space travel—especially for women in science, media, and entertainment. It highlights how space tourism is becoming more inclusive and accessible, one rocket ride at a time.

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