Space is getting a serious glow-up; yep, you read that right. On Monday, April 14, six powerhouse women are heading to the stars aboard Blue Originâs New Shepard rocket, and to be fair? Weâre so here for it. From pop royalty to aerospace engineers, this lineup isnât just impressive⦠itâs iconic.
Itâs the first all-female space crew in decades, and it seems like Blue Origin knew exactly what they were doing by putting this kind of star power on the launch pad. So if youâve ever wanted to watch Katy Perry float in zero gravity or see Gayle King channel her inner space reporter, hereâs how to catch the whole thing.
Whoâs Going and Why You Should Care
According to Space.com this suborbital mission (aka a quick up-and-down past the edge of space) includes a seriously stacked crew:
- Katy Perry: Grammy-nominated singer and TV judge, bringing pop glitter to the galaxy; because why shouldnât zero gravity come with rhinestones and high notes?
- Gayle King: Morning show legend and journalistic force, ready to trade studio lights for starlight (and probably ask the best questions on board).
- Lauren Sánchez: Journalist and mission leader, also known for her aerospace chops⦠basically running the show and launching it into orbit.
- Amanda Nguyen: Civil rights hero and founder of Rise, proving that fighting for justice doesnât stop at Earthâs atmosphere.
- Aisha Bowe: Former NASA aerospace engineer and literal rocket scientistâaka the one who could probably build the ship if needed. No pressure.
- Kerianne Flynn: Film producer with a passion for storytelling; because even space needs a good narrative arc.
The flight itself will last about 11 minutes; just enough time to hit the Kármán line (thatâs the unofficial âyouâre in space nowâ mark) and experience a few glorious minutes of weightlessness. Basically, itâs the coolest elevator ride ever.
When and Where to Watch It All Go Down (Well, Up, Technically)
Set your alarms: the launch window opens at 8:30 a.m. CDT / 9:30 a.m. EDT on Monday, April 14, 2025 from Blue Originâs West Texas site, near Van Horn, Texas. You can stream it live while enjoying your morning coffee in a few different ways: on Blue Originâs official website, on their YouTube channel (seen below), or by following along on X (and yes, itâs still weird calling it that).
No matter where youâre watching from, this launch is a reminder that space isnât just for astronauts in the traditional sense anymore⦠it is for bold, brilliant women who dare to dream big (and who also maybe want to sing âFireworkâ in microgravity). Itâs for the change-makers, the headline-makers, and the ones rewriting the rulebook on who should get to explore the final frontier. This mission isnât just historyâitâs a vibe.
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