In a groundbreaking development, a group of prominent women, including pop icon Katy Perry, media personality Gayle King, and journalist Lauren Sanchez, are set to embark on a historic space mission.
This all-female crew will join Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space flight, scheduled for launch this spring. Accompanying them will be film producer Kerianne Flynn, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen.
As reported by One America News, this mission marks the 11th human flight for Blue Origin's New Shepard program and its 31st overall. The program has successfully flown 52 individuals beyond the Krmn line, the internationally recognized boundary of space.
Notably, this mission will be the first all-female flight crew since Valentina Tereshkova's solo journey in 1963. Blue Origin expressed its excitement, stating, "This is the first all-female flight crew since Valentina Tereshkovas solo spaceflight in 1963."
Gayle King, during a recent appearance on "CBS Mornings," candidly shared her mixed emotions about the upcoming adventure. "I have to tell you, Im so afraid," she confessed to her co-hosts, adding, "I am, Im so afraid, but Im also so excited about it." Despite her initial apprehension, King decided to seize the opportunity after discussing it with her children and Oprah Winfrey. She likened her feelings to those she experienced during childbirth, saying, "I dont know how to explain being terrified and excited at the same time."
Katy Perry, too, expressed her enthusiasm for the mission. According to Blue Origin's press release, Perry is "honored" to be part of the pioneering crew and hopes her participation will inspire her daughter and others to "reach for the stars, literally and figuratively."
Lauren Sanchez, who became engaged to Jeff Bezos in 2023, shared her aspirations for the mission. In a video posted on Instagram, she remarked, "If someone would have told me that I would be able to go to space one day, I would have definitely, well, I dont know, laughed. I cant believe its happening." Sanchez aims to inspire "the next generation of explorers" through her involvement in this historic endeavor.
This mission represents a significant milestone in space exploration, highlighting the achievements of women in a field traditionally dominated by men. As these trailblazers prepare for their journey, they embody the spirit of exploration and the pursuit of new frontiers.
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