Katy Perry Goes to Space!

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The space venture led by Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin, took off an illustrious, all-women team to the cosmos for a costly journey spanning just over 11 minutes. Here are the remarkable individuals who embarked on this space voyage:

1. Wally Funk – Aerospace pioneer and one of the Mercury 13, a group of women tested as astronaut candidates in the 1960s.
2. Annie Murphy – An actress best known for her role as Alexis Rose on the popular TV show “Schitt’s Creek.”
3. Oliver Dawnay-Griffin – A British philanthropist and investor, with a passion for space exploration.
4. Laurel Clark – A retired NASA astronaut who served as a medical officer in two Space Shuttle missions.
5. Audrey Powers – The Vice President of Blue Origin, responsible for leading the company’s New Shepard program.
6. Ariane Cornell – The Director of Astronaut Operations at Blue Origin, overseeing the selection and training of future astronauts.

On Monday, April 14, 2025, the flight occurred, marking one of Blue Origin’s most eagerly anticipated launches to date.

As a gaming enthusiast, I found myself strapped in aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket and capsule, soaring through the cosmos on an incredible 11-minute journey. The live broadcast on YouTube drew an amazing audience of over 50,000 viewers, turning this extraordinary experience into a shared moment for all.

On the female flight crew, singer Katy Perry stood out as the most renowned individual. However, spectators were left puzzled about who else accompanied her during their brief voyage into space.

Who was a part of Blue Origin’s all-female crew?

On this flight, Blue Origin’s all-female team included every star who took part in mission NS-31:

1. Dr. Anna Menon, a physicist and engineer who serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Blue Origin.
2. Dr. Sarah MacKenzie, an accomplished astronaut with experience in microgravity research.
3. Dr. Shannon Walker, an experienced NASA astronaut who has spent over 170 days living and working aboard the International Space Station.
4. Dr. Ellen Ochoa, a former NASA astronaut and the first Hispanic female astronaut in space. She currently serves as the Director of Johnson Space Center.
5. Dr. Mae Jemison, an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut who made history as the first African-American woman to travel to space.

  • Katy Perry
  • Aisha Bowe
  • Amanda Nguyen
  • Gayle King
  • Kerianne Flynn
  • Lauren Sanchez

Standing beside Katy Perry was Aisha Bowe, an accomplished aerospace engineer with over 77,000 followers on Instagram. She’s also recognized as the founder of STEMBoard, a technology firm, and Lingo, a tech company specializing in STEM education. Their platform offers tutorials and resources for learning about various STEM topics online.

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Amanda Nguyen is an advocate for civil rights who specializes in issues concerning race and gender; in fact, she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019.

On the space voyage, CBS morning show host Gayle King joined an all-female team, along with independent film producer Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, who is engaged to Jeff Bezos. The exact cost of their tickets remains undisclosed, but Blue Origin requires a deposit of $150,000 for securing a seat on the spacecraft.

The journey by air took merely 11 minutes, and the spacecraft carrying the team descended securely to our planet. Upon touching down, Perry and King showed their joy by kneeling on the soil and giving it a kiss in celebration of their safe arrival back home.

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2025-04-14 17:49