Lauren Sanchez's All-Female Blue Origin Crew Prepares for Historic Space Mission

Lauren Sanchez shared a video call on Instagram with her all-female crew preparing for a historic Blue Origin space mission this spring, which includes pop star Katy Perry, CBS anchor Gayle King, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, bioastronautics researcher Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn. The crew, set to become the first all-female team to travel to space since Valentina Tereshkova in 1963, aims to inspire future generations through their journey. During the call, King expressed her nerves about the mission, which she framed as an opportunity for personal growth, while Perry reassured her that they would support each other. Sanchez emphasized the importance of their stories and experiences in inspiring others to explore. The mission will take them past the Kármán Line, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. Each crew member hopes to return with a renewed appreciation for Earth and the desire to advocate for its preservation.