Overview

• Katy Perry, alongside five prominent media and science figures, will embark on a Blue Origin space flight scheduled for Monday at 8:30 AM local time from Texas.
• The all-female crew includes Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn, marking a significant milestone in gender representation in space tourism.
• This mission is Blue Origin's eleventh space tourism flight, following previous high-profile trips involving figures such as William Shatner and Jeff Bezos.
• Blue Origin selected Katy Perry for her cultural influence, notably tied to her hit song 'Firework,' symbolizing inspiration and celebration.
• The short-duration flight will cross the Kármán line, offering several minutes of weightlessness and panoramic views of Earth.