Gayle King Prepares for Historic Spaceflight with All-Women Crew

As CBS Mornings faces declining ratings, King emphasizes the inspirational message of her upcoming Blue Origin mission, launching Monday.

Gayle King will join an all-female crew aboard Blue Origin's NS-31 mission, marking a historic milestone in space exploration.
The diverse crew includes pop star Katy Perry, journalist Lauren Sánchez, former NASA scientist Aisha Bowe, activist Amanda Nguyen, and producer Kerianne Flynn.
The mission has drawn criticism from industry insiders as a ratings-driven stunt for CBS Mornings, which has struggled with declining viewership and programming critiques.
King, who turned 70 in December, views the flight as an opportunity to inspire others, emphasizing that age should not limit ambition.
The spaceflight is scheduled for Monday morning, with CBS providing live coverage and special programming around the event.