Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, has announced an all-female celebrity crew for its upcoming space mission, marking a historic moment.
Jeff Bezos’ company, Blue Origin, has exciting news.
They announced a special all-female flight to space set to launch in spring 2025.
This mission will feature six remarkable women from various backgrounds, marking a significant moment in space travel.
Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin announces an all-female celebrity crew for upcoming space flight
The crew includes a mix of celebrities and accomplished professionals. Here are the women who will be on board:
Lauren Sánchez
She is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the fiancée of Jeff Bezos.
Lauren is leading this mission and is thrilled about the opportunity. She expressed her excitement on social media, calling it a life-changing experience.
Aisha Bowe
Aisha is a former NASA rocket scientist. She has had an inspiring career that began in community college and led her to NASA.
Aisha believes this mission shows that no dream is out of reach. She is excited to fly with other incredible women.
“Every step of my journey, from community college to NASA, entrepreneurship, and now space, has been about showing that no dream is out of reach.
“Flying alongside these remarkable women, we are expanding the art of the possible.”
Amanda Nguyen
Amanda is a bioastronautics research scientist and a Harvard graduate.
She has done research at many prestigious institutions, including NASA.
Amanda is proud to be the first Vietnamese woman to go to space and hopes her journey will inspire young girls.
“As the first Vietnamese woman to go to space, I’m flying for Vietnamese girls to see themselves in the stars.”
Gayle King
Gayle is a well-known journalist and co-host of CBS Mornings. She is also a radio host at SiriusXM.
Gayle expressed her excitement about this new adventure, especially being part of such a talented group of women.
“To take on a new adventure at this point of my life is exciting to me, especially with this group of fantastic women.”
Kerianne Flynn
Kerianne is a decorated film producer. She has focused on non-profit work for the past decade.
Kerianne hopes this experience will motivate the next generation to care for our planet and work together.
“Hopefully, myself and other future astronauts can use this experience to motivate the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators about the importance of taking care of our planet and living on it as one human race,” she said.
Katy Perry
The famous singer and former American Idol judfe is also joining the flight.
Katy shared her excitement about being part of the first all-female crew to go to space.
She feels that nothing is beyond imagination and looks forward to exploring new frontiers.
“If you had told me that I would be part of the first ever all-female crew in space, I would have believed you.
“Nothing was beyond my imagination as a child.”
The flight will utilize Blue Origin’s New Shepard.
This flight will be the 11th human mission for Blue Origin’s New Shepard program.
The New Shepard is a fully autonomous space vehicle, meaning there are no pilots on board.
All the crew members will be part of the experience, sharing the journey together.
Lauren Sánchez emphasized the importance of this mission, stating that it would prove to be a life-changing experience for everyone involved.
She expressed her hope that their journey would inspire future generations to dream big and pursue their goals.
“I really see this group as explorers and storytellers, each of us about to be changed by a remarkable view of our beautiful planet.
The countdown starts now! #takingupspace,” Sánchez wrote on Instagram to celebrate the announcement.
In a separate comment about the upcoming mission, she added: “This flight will undoubtedly prove to be a life-changing experience for each of us, and I’m honoured to be with such an incredible group of explorers.
“Most importantly, I am looking forward to all the women in this crew sharing their story and inspiring future generations to dream big.”
The significance of the flight
This all-female flight is a significant moment in the history of space travel.
It emphasizes the growing role of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The mission aims to inspire young women to take an interest in these fields and show them that they can achieve their dreams.
A statement from Blue Origin reads: “Every person on board is a crew member – there are no pilots.”
Social media reactions
The announcement of the all-female flight has generated excitement among fans and supporters.
Many people expressed their admiration for the crew members and the journey they are about to embark on.
Social media is buzzing with positive comments and encouragement for the women involved.
One user said: This reminds me of the submarine of rich people going to see the titanic. I think it’s a good idea
The second user wrote: That rocket looks like a… nevermind. But I guess it makes sense for an all female guest list.
The third user added: The last time a woman went to space, she got stuck there…still waiting for someone to come and get her
Another user said: I think that’s a great idea. Wait . . . they’re bringing Katy Perry back. Never mind then
Someone said: They are all about to get the greatest most expensive Ai simulation of their life!