Overview

• The all-female crew includes pop star Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, and former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, among others.
• The mission will last approximately 11 minutes, offering a few minutes of weightlessness as the capsule crosses the Karman line, the recognized boundary of space.
• Katy Perry has been preparing for the flight by engaging with scientific literature, including works by Carl Sagan, to deepen her understanding of STEM.
• The crew will not receive astronaut status under current FAA, NASA, or U.S. military criteria, despite entering space.
• The launch aims to inspire future generations, particularly young women, by promoting gender equality and representation in space exploration.