Katy Perry and Gayle King join Blue Origin flight.

A Milestone in Space Exploration: The All-Woman Blue Origin Crew

History is poised to be made on Monday, April 14 as an all-woman crew embarks on a groundbreaking journey into the cosmos aboard Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission from the vast expanses of West Texas. 

Meet the Trailblazers: Katy Perry and Friends

Among the six remarkable women who will boldly venture into space are pop superstar Katy Perry, television icon Gayle King, and the innovative journalist Lauren Sanchez. Joining them are space industry heavyweights: former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, bioastronautics research scientist Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn.

This groundbreaking mission is significant not just for its passengers but also for its place in history—marking the first all-woman flight in space since the pioneering journey of Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova in 1963.

What Awaits the Crew in Space?

During this exhilarating 11-minute flight, the New Shepard craft will soar past the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. Passengers will experience several minutes of weightlessness while soaking in breathtaking views of Earth through the capsule’s expansive windows, which comprise more than one-third of its surface area.

The Launch Site: Blue Origin’s Gateway to the Stars

The historic launch will take place at Launch Site One, located approximately 30 miles north of Van Horn, Texas. For those eager to witness the event, a live stream will kick off at 6 a.m. MT/ 7 a.m. CT, with the anticipated launch window opening at 7:30 a.m. MT/ 8:30 a.m. CT. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of history!

Inside Blue Origin: A Glimpse into Ownership

Blue Origin, the pioneering aerospace company behind this monumental mission, is the brainchild of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Under his leadership, Blue Origin aims to make spaceflight accessible to countless adventurers.

Blue Origin’s Journey So Far: Notable Flights

To date, the New Shepard spacecraft has successfully conducted 10 human spaceflights and transported 52 individuals into space, including notable personalities. The last mission included a diverse crew featuring Lane Bess, Jesús Calleja, Elaine Chia Hyde, Dr. Richard Scott, Tushar Shah, and an unnamed sixth member.

In July 2023, Blue Origin made headlines with its inaugural crewed flight, which featured Bezos himself, his brother Mark Bezos, aviation pioneer Wally Funk, and teenager Oliver Daemen. The company also hosted Star Trek legend William Shatner and Good Morning America host Michael Strahan on subsequent flights during the same year.

Exploring the Cost of Cosmic Adventure

For those inspired to follow in the footsteps of these astronauts, securing a seat on a Blue Origin flight requires a $150,000 fully refundable deposit. Learn more about booking your space adventure here.

Join us this April 14 and witness the dawn of a new era in space exploration, as these extraordinary women break barriers and redefine the possibilities of space travel.

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Stay intrigued, and keep dreaming, as humanity reaches for the stars!