Blue Origin Makes History with All-Female Spaceflight Featuring Katy Perry
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Blue Origin Makes History with All-Female Spaceflight Featuring Katy Perry


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This historic flight marks a key milestone in expanding women's roles in space missions.

In a groundbreaking moment for space exploration, Blue Origin's all-female spaceflight, which included pop star Katy Perry, has completed its mission. The rocket, launched by Jeff Bezos' space company, soared to an impressive altitude of over 100 kilometres, reaching the edge of space. Perry, alongside five other remarkable women, experienced a thrilling journey into the cosmos before returning to Earth.

The historic flight marks a significant milestone in the growing efforts to involve women in space missions. It showcases not only technological achievement but also breaking barriers in the field of aerospace. Watch the captivating footage of their safe landing after this brief but unforgettable adventure beyond the stars.

A handout photo published on April 14, 2025 on the X account of Blue Origin, shows (clockwise from L) US entrepreneur Lauren Sanchez, former NASA scientist Amanda Nguyen, singer Katy Perry, TV presenter Gale King, former NASA scientist Aisha Bowe and film producer Kerianne Flynn posing in their space suits ahead of the all-woman sub-orbital mission aboard the New Shepard rocket.

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket carrying astronauts Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyn, Kerianne Flynn, Gayle King, Katy Perry, and Lauren Sánchez lifts off from Launch Site One on April 14, 2025 in Van Horn, Texas. AFP-JUSTIN HAMEL
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket carrying astronauts Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyn, Kerianne Flynn, Gayle King, Katy Perry, and Lauren Sánchez lifts off from Launch Site One on April 14, 2025 in Van Horn, Texas. AFP-JUSTIN HAMEL

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