An all-female team from Blue Origin, including pop icon Katy Perry

An all-female team from Blue Origin, including pop icon Katy Perry, has successfully returned to Earth after their journey into space aboard Jeff Bezos' rocket.

In the Spotlight: The crew, which gathered for a photo at the launch facility, includes Lauren Sánchez, Amanda Nguyen, Katy Perry, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, and Kerrianne Flynn. Dressed in matching blue flight suits emblazoned with "Blue Origin" on the sleeves and mission patches on their chests, they exude confidence. This marks the first all-female crewed spaceflight since a solo Soviet mission in 1963.

Their 11-minute flight crossed the Karman line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. The mission featured six remarkable women: Perry, broadcaster Gayle King, journalist Lauren Sánchez, rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights advocate Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerrianne Flynn. Notably, the Blue Origin rocket is autonomous and does not require a pilot. Watch the Launch: Catch a glimpse of the moment the all-female crew's Blue Origin flight took off.

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Edited by Jamie Whitehead and Matt Spivey "Mom Went to Space": "I'm almost at a loss for words," shared Kerianne Flynn. "Experiencing the vast darkness of space was the most incredible moment of my life." She recounted how her son told his friends she was going to space, to which they replied, "Moms don't go to space.

" With a smile, she declared, "This mom went to space." Amanda Nguyen expressed her gratitude to those who made the mission possible, emphasizing her commitment to never giving up. As the crew began to reflect on their 11-minute spaceflight, Lauren Sánchez tearfully stated, "I'm so proud of this crew; it's indescribable." She recalled seeing the moon out of the window, noting, "Earth looked so peaceful," which was not what she had anticipated.

"It was quiet but fully alive," she remarked, highlighting the sense of joy and camaraderie among the women in space. Kerrianne Flynn was the last to exit the capsule, pointing to the sky and exclaiming, "I went to space!" Appreciation for Earth: Gayle King, after Katy Perry, knelt down to kiss the ground, saying, "I just want to take a moment to appreciate the ground." She added excitedly, "Oh my god, that was amazing!"
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