An All-Female Crew to Soar Aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard Mission

A Historic Lineup for the Next New Shepard Flight

In a groundbreaking announcement, Blue Origin, the space tourism company founded by Jeff Bezos, revealed an all-female crew for its upcoming New Shepard mission, set to launch this spring. Among the six pioneering women are global superstar Katy Perry, renowned broadcast journalist Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez, a helicopter pilot and Bezos’ fiancée. Rounding out the crew are Aisha Bowe, a former NASA engineer; Amanda Nguyen, a research scientist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee; and Kerianne Flynn, a film producer. This mission, the 11th passenger flight and the 31st overall for New Shepard, marks a significant milestone in space exploration and highlights the growing diversity and inclusivity in the space industry.

Meet the Trailblazing Women of the NS-31 Mission

The NS-31 crew is a testament to the power of women in various fields, from entertainment and journalism to science and philanthropy. Katy Perry, one of the most influential musicians of her generation, brings her global platform to the mission. Gayle King, a respected journalist and co-host of CBS Mornings, joins as a representati