In a record-breaking crossover between the space and entertainment industries, international pop icon Katy Perry will be blasting off into space aboard Blue Origin‘s next NS-31 mission. It’s a historic first, with Perry set to join an all-female crew—the last time a space mission had an all-female crew was in 1963, when Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova made history as the first woman to venture into space. The NS-31 mission, operated by Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin, is intended to highlight gender diversity and representation in spaceflight. Katy Perry’s involvement brings glamour and cultural appeal to the mission, empowering a new generation to reach for the stars—literally.
NS-31 mission: Katy Perry joins the first all-female Blue Origin crew
NS-31 mission isn’t just yet another commercial space flight—it’s a symbolic as well as practical landmark in further efforts to open up the industry of space exploration. Blue Origin, the Jeff Bezos-funded private aerospace company, has entitled this mission NS-31, the 31st New Shepard spacecraft flight.
What sets this mission apart in history is that it has an all-female crew of participants, demonstrating the capability for more gender diversity in space exploration, a traditionally male-dominated field in the past.
How to watch NS-31 flight streaming live
For those eager to witness this moment in history firsthand, Blue Origin is streaming the flight live on its official channels. The live-stream will take place on Monday, April 14, 2025, and will be live-covered on Blue Origin’s website, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube including other global media outlets.
Space enthusiasts, Katy Perry fans, and gender equality advocates can watch this moment live in history.
Katy Perry and her crew on the NS-31 mission
Katy Perry won’t be flying solo. She will be joined by five other influential and successful women belonging to different walks of life in society—diverse ranging from aerospace engineering to journalism and civil rights activism. Let us take a closer look at the diverse group:
- Lauren Sánchez – A veteran pilot and journalist, Sánchez is also widely recognized for her romantic relationship with Jeff Bezos. A feminist supporter of women in aviation, she brings invaluable aeronautical knowledge to the cause.
- Gayle King – A veteran broadcast journalist and CBS Mornings co-anchor, King’s addition underscores the growing participation of media personalities in making space travel mainstream and accessible.
- Aisha Bowe – A NASA-recognised aerospace engineer and founder of a tech startup, Bowe is a leader in STEM education and pioneer as a Black woman engineer.
- Amanda Nguyen – A Nobel Peace Prize nominee and civil rights leader, Nguyen’s inclusion on the flight represents the place of advocacy and equality in modern-day exploration.
- Kerianne Flynn – A socially responsible film producer, Flynn brings a vision to the mission, possibly ushering the story into the world.
Each of the women also has a different approach and set of skills, so this mission is as motivational as it is groundbreaking.
Blue Origin’s NS-31 flight mission
The NS-31 flight is on April 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). Blue Origin’s West Texas facility, constructed specifically for suborbital flights, will perform the launch. The New Shepard spacecraft is named after Alan Shepard, the first American astronaut to go to space in 1961. It is designed for brief, suborbital flights of a few minutes with weightlessness and breathtaking views of Earth.
The actual flight will be short—a total of 11 minutes from takeoff to landing. But it’ll take it to an altitude of around 100 kilometers (62 miles), above the Kármán line, which is widely recognized as the boundary of Earth’s atmosphere and outer space.
While doing that, the crew will:
- Experience a few minutes of weightlessness
- Get to see our world from space through enormous panorama windows
- Complete a safe robot round trip to Earth
- Though short, these flights give us valuable experiences and intelligent information, contributing to overall commercial spaceflight advancements.
Katy Perry as an inspiration with her role in the NS-31 mission
Apart from being a number one-selling artist, Katy Perry is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, who is recognized for her charity work. She was said to have been quoted as stating that she was over the moon and flattered to be part of the movement, and would like to inspire her daughter and little girls everywhere to dream big and pursue their passion.
Her involvement brings a dash of glamour to the cause but also a sincere message about ambition, empowerment, and exploring new horizons—both figuratively and literally.
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