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Blue Origin Prepares for Historic All-Female Spaceflight Monday Morning

The NS-31 mission will feature a six-member crew crossing the Kármán Line, marking the first all-women space mission since 1963.

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The all-woman crew for Blue Origin's upcoming flight into space includes, clockwise from top left: Katy Perry, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Kerianne Flynn, Lauren Sanchez and Amanda Nguyen, in Van Horn, Texas, on April 11, 2025.

Overview

  • The mission is set to launch on April 14, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET from Blue Origin’s West Texas facility using the New Shepard rocket.
  • The six-member crew includes Lauren Sánchez, Katy Perry, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn, chosen for their ability to inspire others.
  • This suborbital flight will last approximately 11 minutes, offering passengers a brief period of weightlessness and views of Earth’s curvature.
  • The crew will wear redesigned, tailored flight suits that emphasize both functionality and style, reflecting the mission's focus on inclusivity and innovation.
  • The mission has sparked discussion about its cultural significance, with supporters highlighting its STEM inspiration and critics questioning its cost and purpose.