Blue Origin, the space program founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, has been at the forefront of the growing space tourism industry, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for civilians to experience in space. With its New Shepard rocket, the company has made significant strides in enabling private citizens—not just astronauts—to venture into the cosmos. The rocket is designed to carry passengers just beyond Earth’s atmosphere, offering a few minutes of weightlessness and unparalleled views of the planet below. And now, with a historic all-female crew—including pop star Katy Perry—on board, Blue Origin is making headlines again, demonstrating that space is no longer the exclusive domain of government-backed missions or seasoned astronauts.
Perry joined five other trailblazing women for a thrilling journey 100 km above Earth, marking the first all-female spaceflight in over six decades. The crew included Bezos’s fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, CBS presenter Gayle King, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn, all taking part in a high-profile flight that lasted around 11 minutes. During those fleeting moments in space, the crew experienced weightlessness and the awe-inspiring beauty of our planet from a perspective few ever get to see.
Upon returning to Earth, Perry, holding a daisy she took with her to space as a tribute to her daughter, shared that she felt “super connected to love” after the life-changing experience. This mission was more than just a brief ride in a rocket; it was a statement on the expanding possibilities of space travel, especially as it begins to attract some of the world’s most influential women.
While the cost of joining Blue Origin’s ranks of space tourists can easily run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, it’s clear that Blue Origin has cemented itself as a leader in the future of luxury space travel, offering an experience that is truly out of this world.
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