Blue Origin Prepares for Historic All-Female Spaceflight Launch
The NS-31 mission, set for April 14, 2025, will feature a six-member crew crossing the Kármán line to inspire future generations in STEM and space exploration.
- Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission will launch from West Texas on April 14, featuring the first all-female space crew since 1963, including Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez.
- The 11-minute suborbital flight on the New Shepard spacecraft will cross the Kármán line, providing the crew with several minutes of weightlessness.
- This mission is part of Blue Origin’s commercial space tourism program and aims to highlight diversity and representation in space exploration.
- Crew members emphasize inspiring young girls and promoting STEM education, with Katy Perry noting the importance of breaking barriers for future generations.
- The launch will be livestreamed on Blue Origin’s platforms, with coverage beginning 30 minutes prior to the scheduled liftoff at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
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