Blue Origin Launches Historic All-Female Spaceflight Featuring Katy Perry
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket successfully completed the first all-female crew spaceflight, highlighting achievements in space exploration and women's roles.
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Overview
On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launched an all-female crew including Lauren Sanchez, Katy Perry, and Gayle King. This historic flight, marking the first of its kind since 1963, lasted just 11 minutes, reaching 66 miles high. Perry famously sang 'What a Wonderful World' during their brief weightlessness. The launch, attended by celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, aimed to inspire women and girls, though it faced criticism for its perceived exclusivity in space tourism. Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, continues to expand commercial space travel despite concerns over high participation costs.
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This all-female spaceflight is the first since Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova's solo flight in 1963.
The crew included Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyễn, and Kerianne Flynn.
The mission lasted about 11 minutes, reaching an altitude of approximately 66 miles.
Some critics, like Olivia Munn, questioned the purpose and exclusivity of the mission, comparing it unfavorably to more critical global issues.
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