By Sheetal Kumari | April 14, 2025
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket will lift off on April 14. The suborbital launch is scheduled for 9:30 am EDT. The crew will fly past the Kármán line, located 100 kilometres above Earth.
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Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission will launch its first all-female crew, including Katy Perry and Gayle King, marking the first all-female spaceflight since Valentina Tereshkova’s 1963 mission.
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Aisha Bowe, a former NASA scientist and CEO, inspires young minds. She hopes her journey motivates students, especially in the Bahamas, to pursue careers in STEM.
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Amanda Nguyen, a bioastronautics researcher, worked on NASA’s Kepler mission. As the first Vietnamese woman in space, she highlights science as a tool for peace.
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CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King joins the mission, embracing new challenges. She is excited to explore space and share her experience with the world.
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Singer Katy Perry, known for her chart-topping hits, joins NS-31. She hopes her space journey inspires her daughter and young dreamers worldwide.
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Kerianne Flynn, a film producer and community advocate, believes in storytelling’s power. She hopes her spaceflight inspires future generations to dream big.
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Lauren Sánchez, a pilot and journalist, leads the NS-31 mission. She aims to inspire young explorers and promote women’s roles in aviation and space.
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The suit designed for Blue Origin is a sleek, body-con jumpsuit with a compression layer, mandarin collar, and dual-zip front, combining comfort and style for zero gravity.
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It features an ombre effect, arm pockets, and a flared leg option. The suit is custom-fit, tailored to each astronaut’s body with 3-D scanning technology for precision.
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