The likes of Katy Perry and CBS Mornings host Gayle King are included in the list
Blue Origin has announced the next group of astronauts that will be heading to space in the coming weeks – and there’s a few famous names you’ll recognize.
Blue Origin has been making headlines with its approach to human space travel. While NASA has long dominated the field, Jeff Bezos’ space venture is carving out a niche of its own—offering a radically different experience with significantly shorter missions.
Unlike NASA astronauts, who spend anywhere from four hours to three days reaching the International Space Station, Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket takes a far more rapid approach. In just 11 minutes, it propels passengers beyond the Kármán line—the boundary of space—before bringing them safely back to Earth. It’s space travel reimagined: quick, thrilling, and designed for those chasing the ultimate experience.
Blue Origin Unveils Star-Studded All-Female Crew for Historic Spaceflight
Blue Origin is gearing up for its 11th manned mission, and this time, it’s making history with an all-female astronaut lineup. The upcoming New Shepard flight will take six high-profile women beyond the Kármán line—the boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space—for a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Who’s Onboard?
This groundbreaking mission features a mix of trailblazers from various fields, including entertainment, journalism, science, and space exploration:
🚀 Katy Perry – The Grammy-nominated pop icon is set to add ‘astronaut’ to her resume. Reflecting on the opportunity, she shared, “If you had told me that I would be part of the first-ever all-female crew in space, I would have believed you. Nothing was beyond my imagination as a child.”
🚀 Lauren Sánchez – Award-winning journalist and fiancée of Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos will take her own spaceflight leap.
🚀 Gayle King – The 70-year-old CBS Mornings co-host and veteran journalist is embracing the challenge with enthusiasm, saying, “To take on a new adventure at this point in my life is exciting to me, especially with this group of fantastic women.”
🚀 Kerianne Flynn – The film producer, known for This Changes Everything and The Automatic Hate, will join the mission.
🚀 Amanda Nguyen – The Harvard-educated bioastronautics research scientist will make history as the first Vietnamese woman to travel to space. “I’m flying for Vietnamese girls to see themselves in the stars,” she said.
🚀 Aisha Bowe – A NASA rocket scientist and entrepreneur, Bowe rounds out the elite crew, bringing her deep expertise in aerospace engineering.
When Will the Flight Happen?
While an exact date has yet to be announced, Blue Origin has confirmed the mission is scheduled for Spring 2025. With a crew as dynamic as this one, anticipation for liftoff is soaring. 🚀✨
