Blue Origin to Launch All-Female Crew in 2025

Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, is set to launch its NS-31 mission on April 14, 2025, featuring an all-female crew that includes notable figures like Katy Perry, Gayle King, and former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe. This historic flight, which marks the first all-women mission to space since Valentina Tereshkova in 1963, aims to inspire future generations, with each crew member sharing their unique stories and experiences. Lauren Sanchez, Bezos' fiancée, expressed both excitement and nerves about the journey, emphasizing the motto they live by: 'Life takes off on the other side of fear.' The mission will last approximately 11 minutes, allowing the women to enjoy about four minutes of weightlessness aboard a self-flying rocket. As the flight approaches, Sanchez is also busy planning her extravagant wedding to Bezos, expected to take place in Venice, Italy, later this summer. The launch represents not only a significant milestone in space tourism but also highlights the growing influence of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).