Fans in shock after Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez and Gayle King announce they’re going to space on Jeff Bezos’ rocket

‘It’s a woman’s world and you’re lucky to be livin’ in it’

🚀 Katy Perry Aims for the Stars in Historic All-Female Space Mission! 🌟

Katy Perry’s “Woman’s World” may have sparked controversy upon its 2014 release, but a decade later, the pop icon is proving its message still soars—this time, quite literally. Perry is set to join an all-female space crew, making history as she reaches for the stars!

The modern space race is heating up! While Elon Musk’s SpaceX focuses on dismantling the International Space Station and sending humans back to the Moon for the first time since 1972, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has its sights set on reusable rockets and space tourism with its ambitious Orbital Reef project.

For most of us, a ticket to space remains a distant dream. But with Bezos—currently the world’s third-richest man, just behind Mark Zuckerberg—pouring billions into these ventures, history is being rewritten. While NASA and other agencies advocate for more female astronauts, it’s astonishing to think that the only all-female spaceflight to date happened in 1963 with Valentina Tereshkova—who undertook the mission alone.

Now, six decades later, Blue Origin is making history with a groundbreaking all-female space launch—a powerful statement that the future of space exploration is no longer just a man’s world. 🌍✨

Perry forms part of the all-female NS-31 crew (Kevin Mazur / Contributor / Getty)

🚀 Blue Origin’s All-Female Space Crew Prepares for Historic NS-31 Mission! 🌍✨

Blue Origin has officially announced its NS-31 mission, set to launch this spring. While an exact date remains undisclosed, many speculate that International Women’s Day would have been the perfect symbolic moment—though with the countdown already underway, that seems unlikely.

Meet the Trailblazing Crew

This mission is more than just a trip to space—it’s a statement. The six-member all-female crew includes:

🎤 Katy Perry – Global pop sensation
📺 Gayle King – Acclaimed TV host
⚖️ Amanda Nguyen – Civil rights activist
🎬 Kerianne Flynn – Producer
🚀 Aisha Bowe – Former NASA rocket scientist
💍 Lauren Sánchez – Journalist & Jeff Bezos’ fiancée

Sánchez, who recently made headlines at President Trump’s January 20 inauguration, expressed her excitement:

“This flight will undoubtedly prove to be a life-changing experience for each of us, and I’m honored to be with such an incredible group of explorers. Most importantly, I look forward to all the women in this crew sharing their story and inspiring future generations to dream big.”

A Journey Beyond the Kármán Line

Before you start imagining Katy Perry belting out “Firework” in zero gravity, remember—this isn’t a full-fledged space mission. The entire NS-31 flight lasts just 11 minutes, but in that brief time, the crew will:

✅ Cross the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space
âś… Experience minutes of weightlessness
âś… Gaze at Earth from a perspective few will ever witness

With no pilots on board, the mission is fully automated, making every passenger an official crew member.

A Milestone for Women in Space

This isn’t Blue Origin’s first celebrity voyage—back in 2021, Star Trek legend William Shatner became the oldest person to fly to space at 90. However, when you consider that NASA’s first all-female spacewalk only happened in 2019 (featuring Jessica Meir and Christina Koch), this mission marks a major milestone in spaceflight history.

After the backlash Blue Origin faced in 2024 when Emily Calandrelli flew to space, this mission is a chance to inspire and restore faith in the future of women in space exploration.

One small step for these women—one giant leap for representation in the cosmos. 🌠🚀