Pop star Katy Perry is set to embark on a historic space journey as part of Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, which will feature an all-female crew. The suborbital flight, scheduled for this spring, will be led by mission commander Lauren Sánchez and will also include accomplished professionals such as former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, film producer Kerianne Flynn, CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King, and bioastronautics research scientist Amanda Nguyen.
This will be the first all-female space mission since cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova’s pioneering flight in 1963, marking a major milestone in space history.
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Mission to Inspire Future Generations
According to Blue Origin, the NS-31 mission aims to encourage more women to pursue careers in space exploration and STEM fields. Lauren Sánchez, a former news anchor and partner of Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, has expressed her hope that this mission will serve as an inspiration for young girls around the world.
Reports indicate that Katy Perry’s involvement is fueled by her desire to inspire her daughter and young fans to embrace curiosity and explore new frontiers.
What to Expect from the Suborbital Flight
The crew will launch aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard, a reusable space vehicle designed to carry passengers beyond the Kármán line, 100 kilometers above Earth. The journey will provide a brief but exhilarating experience of weightlessness before the capsule makes a controlled descent back to Earth.
New Shepard is a fully autonomous system, meaning no pilots are required. Previous high-profile passengers have included actor William Shatner and former NFL player Michael Strahan.
Blue Origin’s Growing Role in Space Tourism
The NS-31 mission follows Blue Origin’s recent NS-30 flight, which carried a mix of entrepreneurs, scientists, and media personalities on a similar suborbital journey. This new mission further cements Blue Origin’s position as a leader in commercial space travel while celebrating the contributions of women in the field.
With this groundbreaking mission, Blue Origin continues to push boundaries, making spaceflight more accessible and inspiring future generations to reach for the stars.
