Katy Perry joins all-women Blue Origin spaceflight launching April 14 with Lauren Sánchez and Gayle King Express Tribune
Katy Perry will launch into space on April 14 with Blue Origin’s historic all-female crew including Lauren Sánchez.
Katy Perry will launch into space on April 14 with Blue Origin’s historic all-female crew including Lauren Sánchez.
Perry will be part of an all-female crew. Photo: File
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Katy Perry is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey as she joins an all-female crew aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard mission, NS-31. The suborbital flight is scheduled to launch on Monday, April 14, 2025, from Launch Site One in West Texas. The launch window officially opens at 8:30 a.m. CDT / 13:30 UTC, according to Blue Origin.
Perry will be joined by Lauren Sánchez, journalist Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyễn, producer Kerianne Flynn, and former NASA engineer Aisha Bowe. The flight marks Blue Origin’s 11th human mission and its first featuring an all-women crew—making it a historic moment in space exploration and private aerospace.
Once launched, the New Shepard rocket will accelerate the crew past the Kármán line—100 kilometers above Earth—where they will briefly experience weightlessness and witness stunning views of the planet. The capsule will then descend under parachutes for a gentle landing.
Spearheaded by Sánchez, the mission aims to shift perspectives and empower storytelling that inspires future generations. In a symbolic gesture of unity and excitement, all six women recently revealed their matching blue flight suits on social media.
Viewers can watch the event live starting at 7 a.m. ET with special coverage on CBS Mornings, followed by the Gayle Goes to Space special at 9 a.m. ET. The launch will also be available to stream via Paramount+ and local CBS affiliates.
This mission not only highlights the growing reach of space tourism but also sets a new benchmark for female representation in commercial space travel.
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