Katy Perry is about to take Teenage Dream to a whole new level—outer space! The global pop icon is set to blast off aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spacecraft for a thrilling 10-minute journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere. And she won’t be alone. In a groundbreaking moment for space tourism, Perry will be joined by five other accomplished women, including CBS journalist Gayle King, making this the first all-female crew to fly with the Bezos-led space venture.
The highly anticipated flight, named NS-31, is scheduled for April 14, 2025, and will launch from Blue Origin’s Launch Site One in West Texas. It marks the company’s 11th human mission and will carry the six-woman team beyond the Kármán Line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. The trip will last just 10 minutes, but it’s set to make history in more ways than one.
Meet the Spacebound Stars
Each woman aboard the New Shepard rocket brings a unique legacy to the mission. Perry, known for her electrifying stage presence, is stepping into a new role—space traveler. As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and founder of the Firework Foundation, she hopes her journey will inspire young dreamers, including her daughter. “This is for the little girl in me who always looked up at the stars and wondered, ‘What if?’” Perry shared in a statement.
Award-winning journalist Gayle King is also taking a giant leap—this time beyond television. The CBS Mornings anchor admitted she’s stepping out of her comfort zone, but believes embracing adventure is essential. “I tell people to take risks—now it’s my turn,” King said.
Joining them are aerospace expert Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist and CEO of STEMBoard, who aims to inspire young scientists with her story, and Amanda Nguyen, a bioastronautics researcher and TIME’s Woman of the Year, who will become the first Vietnamese woman in space.
Rounding out the team are Kerianne Flynn, a film producer and former fashion executive eager to inspire her son and future generations, and Lauren Sanchez, a licensed pilot, Emmy-winning journalist, and Vice Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund—who also happens to be Jeff Bezos’ fiancée.
From Moon Tests to Star-Powered Travel
This historic mission follows Blue Origin’s previous success in space tourism and research. Its last New Shepard flight tested artificial Moon gravity, simulating lunar conditions for scientists. While this upcoming mission won’t be a research trip, it’s breaking barriers in representation—proving that space is no longer just for astronauts, but for trailblazers from all walks of life.
For Perry and her fellow pioneers, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic experience—one that will make them part of history. With the countdown officially underway, all eyes are on West Texas for liftoff on April 14. After all, how many pop stars can say they’ve literally touched the stars?
The highly anticipated flight, named NS-31, is scheduled for April 14, 2025, and will launch from Blue Origin’s Launch Site One in West Texas. It marks the company’s 11th human mission and will carry the six-woman team beyond the Kármán Line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. The trip will last just 10 minutes, but it’s set to make history in more ways than one.
New Shepard’s crewed NS-31 mission is targeting liftoff from Launch Site One on April 14, with the launch window opening at 8:30 a.m. CDT / 13:30 UTC.
— Blue Origin (@blueorigin) March 27, 2025
Learn more about the symbolism behind the mission patch: https://t.co/w4ryNViYPI pic.twitter.com/VRzlUpI09Z
Meet the Spacebound Stars
Each woman aboard the New Shepard rocket brings a unique legacy to the mission. Perry, known for her electrifying stage presence, is stepping into a new role—space traveler. As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and founder of the Firework Foundation, she hopes her journey will inspire young dreamers, including her daughter. “This is for the little girl in me who always looked up at the stars and wondered, ‘What if?’” Perry shared in a statement.
Award-winning journalist Gayle King is also taking a giant leap—this time beyond television. The CBS Mornings anchor admitted she’s stepping out of her comfort zone, but believes embracing adventure is essential. “I tell people to take risks—now it’s my turn,” King said.
🚀 Meet the New Shepard NS-31 crew launching this spring: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sánchez, who brought the mission together. Read more: https://t.co/w4ryNViYPI pic.twitter.com/qm45kHVc2e
— Blue Origin (@blueorigin) February 27, 2025
Joining them are aerospace expert Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist and CEO of STEMBoard, who aims to inspire young scientists with her story, and Amanda Nguyen, a bioastronautics researcher and TIME’s Woman of the Year, who will become the first Vietnamese woman in space.
Rounding out the team are Kerianne Flynn, a film producer and former fashion executive eager to inspire her son and future generations, and Lauren Sanchez, a licensed pilot, Emmy-winning journalist, and Vice Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund—who also happens to be Jeff Bezos’ fiancée.
From Moon Tests to Star-Powered Travel
This historic mission follows Blue Origin’s previous success in space tourism and research. Its last New Shepard flight tested artificial Moon gravity, simulating lunar conditions for scientists. While this upcoming mission won’t be a research trip, it’s breaking barriers in representation—proving that space is no longer just for astronauts, but for trailblazers from all walks of life.
For Perry and her fellow pioneers, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic experience—one that will make them part of history. With the countdown officially underway, all eyes are on West Texas for liftoff on April 14. After all, how many pop stars can say they’ve literally touched the stars?
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