Pop sensation Katy Perry is set to make headlines once again—this time not on stage, but beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The superstar will join an all-female space crew aboard a Blue Origin rocket, marking a historic moment in space tourism and women’s spaceflight history.
Blue Origin’s Historic All-Women Crew Launch
The mission, scheduled to lift off Monday, April 14, 2025, at 8:30 AM (1330 GMT) from West Texas, is Blue Origin’s 11th sub-orbital crewed flight and its first featuring an entirely female passenger list since Valentina Tereshkova’s solo flight in 1963.
Joining Perry on board:
- Lauren Sanchez – Jeff Bezos’ fiancée
- Gayle King – TV presenter
- Kerianne Flynn – Film producer
- Aisha Bowe – Former NASA scientist
- Amanda Nguyen – Civil rights activist
The fully automated New Shepard capsule will soar over 100 kilometers (62 miles) to cross the Karman line, the boundary of space.
10 Minutes in Space: Zero Gravity, Maximum Inspiration
Though brief—lasting about 10 minutes—the flight will offer a zero-gravity experience, where passengers can unbuckle and float momentarily before re-entering Earth’s atmosphere. The capsule will descend gently using parachutes and retro rockets.
Perry, known globally for hits like “Firework” and “Roar”, told Elle Magazine the mission is for her daughter Daisy, symbolizing limitless dreams:
“I’m just so excited to see the inspiration through her eyes… when she goes back to school and says ‘Mom went to space’,” Perry shared.
Space Tourism on the Rise
With this mission, Perry becomes one of Blue Origin’s 58 total space passengers, joining celebrities like William Shatner. The company, founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, continues to gain traction in space tourism, a field shared with Virgin Galactic and SpaceX.
In January, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket completed a successful unmanned orbital flight, signaling its ambitions to push further into the commercial space race.
🚀 Women Taking the Lead in Space Travel
The Katy Perry all-female space flight represents more than just celebrity spectacle—it’s a statement about representation, inspiration, and empowerment in one of science’s most male-dominated frontiers.
As private companies race toward accessible orbital travel, the presence of women like Perry, Sanchez, and Bowe could help redefine who gets to go to space—and why.
