Global pop icon Katy Perry is ready to turn heads outside the music industry, as she is one of the passengers that is about to make a historical spaceflight with Blue Origin’s first all-female flight scheduled for the present day. The suborbital journey, which is named NS-31, is indeed an extraordinary event as it will take off from the firm’s spaceport located in West Texas at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
Along with Perry are five other well-known women, all attendees on a flight that has been selected as the most viable, mostly representing media, science, activism, and innovation. The whole suborbital flight is scheduled to take around 11 minutes, but it doesn’t make it any less incredible—passengers are about to have a very short but unforgettable look of the Earth from the other side of the Kármán line — the space limit which is recognized around the world.
Who Is Onboard the Blue Origin Flight?
The NS-31 mission will have a totally innovative, all-women group of crew:
- Katy Perry – International award-winning singer and pop culture defining icon
- Lauren Sánchez – Pilot, journalist, and executive at Bezos Earth Fund
- Gayle King – Co-host of CBS Mornings
- Aisha Bowe – Aerospace engineer and former NASA staff member
- Amanda Nguyen – Civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee
- Kerianne Flynn – Film producer
This marks the first time that there has been an all-women crew to fly to space since 1963, the year when Valentina Tereshkova, a Soviet cosmonaut, was the first woman in orbit around the Earth. The intention of Blue Origin’s mission is to show a significant improvement in giving equal opportunities to private space travels.
Perry’s Message to Young Girls: “Space Is for Everyone”
Katy Perry has shown great anticipation about the launch and in conversation with the science and space industry, Justin Macko also said that it was also a sign for him of getting acquainted with the affections for the environment. As part of her efforts, she has been studying the works of Carl Sagan and skimming materials on space science.
“This is not just a voyage — it’s a message,” said Perry share a pre-flight interview. “I want young girls to think of themselves not only as stars but every field.”
She also said that she will bring a little memento from her daughter to take along with her, evidence that you actually can achieve anything beyond the sky.
Going in the direction of the Cosmos with Custom Fashion
Prior to the launch, Perry and Lauren Sánchez chose Monse as their fashion house who were ready to present their own style of the future which is designed especially in blue matching the flight suits. The outfits hold safety and style which embody the connection of femininity and modern space innovation.
The flight suits are crafted from nomex, which is fire-resistant and moisture-resistant material, ensuring not only protection but also ease of movement during the whole journey. The design is a blend of a modern-day empowerment statement and at the same time, it pays homage to those pioneers in space.
Blue Origin’s Milestone Flight
NS-31 will represent the 11th manned mission and one of the most strategic for Blue Origin. Jeff Bezos, the company’s founder, has been a strong driver behind this great step of the company towards the commercial space industry, and the mission today comes amidst this trend to democratize the space. Blue Origin will put another marker down by this mission in its journey to enable life in outer space for all.
One more thing to add to their milestone was the company that chose the International Day of Human Space Flight to put this launch into orbit. So in addition to the fact that it is their own success, it bears the symbolic meaning of celebrating it together with all the other nation people.
How to Watch the Launch Live
Blue Origin is showing the NS-31 mission live on its official site and YouTube channel. The coverage started at 8:00 a.m. EDT and the rocket is scheduled to lift off at 9:30 a.m.
The audience of the live stream will witness a fantastic historical event with six brave women — one of whom is the main star of the music industry — taking their first journey together into space.
What’s Next for Katy Perry?
Upon her return from the spaceflight, Katy Perry will get involved in the music again, i.e. she will be touring with her Lifetimes Tour for her 143 album. The tour starting on April 23 in Mexico City will cover major cities including Houston, Los Angeles, and New York City beginning from May.
Perry’s transformation from being a stadium performer to the edge of space showcases her continuously changing position as a modern icon, daring in her quest for new spheres, whether they are artistic, scientific, or universal.
