Blue Origin Completes First All-Female Suborbital Spaceflight Featuring Katy Perry

The historic mission, which reached over 100 kilometers in altitude, showcases advancements in commercial space tourism and inclusivity.

Blue Origin successfully launched its first all-female suborbital flight using the fully automated New Shepard rocket on April 14, 2025.
The mission included pop star Katy Perry, who joined to inspire her daughter and encourage limitless ambition, alongside five other prominent women from diverse fields.
The flight lasted 11 minutes, crossing the internationally recognized Kármán line, offering brief moments of weightlessness and views of Earth from space.
This milestone highlights Blue Origin's role in expanding commercial space tourism and fostering representation in space exploration.
The mission has reignited discussions about the environmental impact and exclusivity of space tourism, with critics questioning its broader societal value.