Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:17am on 15 Apr 2025,Tuesday Science
On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launched an all-female crew into space, marking a historic milestone. The 11-minute suborbital flight from West Texas reached over 60 miles above Earth, crossing the Kármán line. The crew included singer Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez, former NASA scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn. Perry brought a daisy to honor her daughter and sang "What a Wonderful World" during the flight. Upon landing, she expressed feeling "super-connected to love." King, overcoming her fear of flying, described the experience as stepping out of her comfort zone. Sanchez called the trip "profound," highlighting the view of Earth as a "jewel" against the darkness of space. The mission was attended by notable figures, including Oprah Winfrey, who was visibly emotional. This event signifies a significant step in promoting inclusivity and inspiring future generations in space exploration.
