Lauren Sánchez, Katy Perry Lead Historic All-Female Space Flight Today

Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos' fiancée, will join an all-female crew on Blue Origin's NS-31 mission, set to launch on April 14. The six-member crew includes notable figures such as Gayle King and Katy Perry, and will embark on an 11-minute flight to the edge of space. While the mission is billed as the first all-female crew to reach the Kármán line, it is important to note that the first woman in space was Valentina Tereshkova in 1963. Ahead of the launch, Sánchez expressed her excitement about carrying a payload for 'Teachers in Space', aimed at inspiring K-12 students in STEM. Reactions to the mission have been mixed, with some celebrating the milestone while others question the significance of such space tourism. The crew has also emphasized the fun aspect of the journey, with a focus on the glam of space travel.