Katy Perry Blasts Into Space with Blue Origin Crew in Historic All-Female Mission

Katy Perry just added “space traveler” to her list of achievements. On Monday morning, the global pop icon boarded Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket alongside five other women for a groundbreaking, all-female flight to the edge of space.

The mission, launched from Jeff Bezos’ West Texas facility at 9:30 a.m. ET, soared over 62 miles above Earth, crossing the Kármán line — the recognized boundary between Earth and space. Though the entire trip lasted only eight minutes, it delivered what Blue Origin promises: a few precious minutes of weightlessness and a breathtaking view of Earth from above.

Joining Perry were journalist Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, NASA engineer Aisha Bowe, scientist and activist Amanda Nguyen, and producer Kerianne Flynn. The flight wasn’t just symbolic — it was strategic, spotlighting women in aerospace and reinforcing a future where space isn’t just a man’s game.

During the trip, Perry surprised her fellow passengers by singing a snippet of “What a Wonderful World,” a spontaneous and heartfelt gesture that captured the spirit of the mission. She later reflected, “It’s not about me. It’s not about singing my songs. It’s about a collective energy… and appreciating this wonderful world we see from up here.”

On landing, the emotion was raw. Bezos greeted the capsule with a wrench in hand, opening the hatch personally. Perry was the first to step out, dropping to her knees and kissing the dusty ground. King followed and did the same. No red carpets, no cameras in their faces — just pure reverence for Earth, for life, and for the moment.

This flight marks another milestone in Blue Origin’s journey, but also one in cultural history — six women, from different walks of life, sharing the most impossible view together, and sending a message loud and clear: women belong in space.