Blue Origin's First All-Female Crew Prepares for Historic Spaceflight with Glamorous Twist

Set to launch on April 14, the NS-31 mission will feature a diverse all-women team blending science, symbolism, and individuality in a groundbreaking journey.

The NS-31 mission will mark Blue Origin's 31st flight and the first all-female crewed spaceflight since 1963, featuring Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn.
Crew members have embraced a 'glam' aesthetic, including makeup, styled hair, and lash extensions, as a statement of individuality and the multifaceted identities of women in STEM and beyond.
The mission patch symbolizes each crew member's contributions and identities, with personal items like an Apollo 12 flag and a stuffed animal reflecting their unique stories.
The crew has partnered with universities and science groups to conduct experiments during the short suborbital flight, highlighting the mission's scientific and inspirational goals.
Gayle King has expressed mixed emotions about the flight, describing it as both thrilling and daunting, while other members emphasize the cultural and symbolic significance of their journey.