Katy Perry Leads Historic All-Female Spaceflight

Katy Perry and an all-female crew made history by traveling to space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket on April 14, 2025, marking the first all-female spaceflight since 1963. The crew included Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, activist Amanda Nguyen, and producer Kerianne Flynn, with notable spectators like Oprah Winfrey and Orlando Bloom witnessing the event. Despite technical challenges, such as poor camera quality, Perry's symbolic acts, like bringing a daisy for her daughter, highlighted the mission's blend of personal and universal significance. While the trip was praised for its inspiration and empowerment, some critics felt Sánchez's focus on fashion detracted from the mission's achievements. The flight, lasting just under 11 minutes, provided moments of weightlessness and profound reflection for the crew, emphasizing themes of connectivity and Earth appreciation.