Overview

• The singer told BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills he declined an invitation to perform beyond Earth.
• He said space travel still “terrifies” him and he won’t be a “guinea pig” until it is as routine as booking a flight to France.
• Sheeran emphasized he would not risk his two daughters losing their father for a publicity stunt or Guinness World Record.
• He recalled talk of a “first gig in space” and suggested many artists likely received similar outreach.
• His remarks came during promotion for his new album Play, adding he’d rather explore places like Greenland than go to space.