Blue Origin’s upcoming flight on April 14, 2025, will carry an all-female crew to the edge of space for a brief yet groundbreaking mission. The New Shepard rocket, launching from West Texas, will take the crew—comprising Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn—on a suborbital journey.
The flight, which will see the crew reach about 100 kilometers above Earth, will last approximately 10 minutes. During this time, the crew will experience weightlessness as they soar past the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. The experience will offer a stunning view of Earth and the stars, providing a unique perspective on the planet.
Though the time spent in space is brief, the flight represents a significant milestone for both space tourism and female representation in commercial space travel. This all-female mission is not only historic but also a part of Blue Origin's broader efforts to make space accessible to a wider range of people.
Ahead of the flight, Katy Perry, who has long been fascinated by space, expressed her excitement about the journey. She spoke about her interest in astrophysics and the engineering behind such missions, and shared her anticipation of seeing Earth from such a unique vantage point.
After experiencing weightlessness and taking in the extraordinary views, the crew will descend and land back on Earth, completing their short but historic flight.
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