On April 14, 2025, pop icon turned space pioneer Katy Perry and five extraordinary women did something that shook the cosmos. They didn’t just go to space – they redefined who belongs there. Their journey aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket wasn’t a celebrity stunt. It was a defiant, dazzling leap forward. Here are five jaw-dropping facts that prove this historic, all-female spaceflight is the most inspiring thing you’ll read today.
1. The First All-Female Crew to Cross the Edge of Space
This was no ordinary launch. At 9:30 a.m. ET, six women – Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn – blasted off from West Texas and soared past the Kármán line, the official boundary of space, over 100 km above Earth.
For four gravity-free minutes, they floated, eyes wide, hearts racing, seeing the Earth’s curve from above. This was the first all-woman crew in space since 1963 – and the first ever to do it as a team. A bold, beautiful rejection of the space boys’ club.
2. Katy Brought a Daisy – and Sang Through the Silence of Space
Instead of bringing glam or glitter, Katy Perry brought something far more powerful: a single daisy. It was for her daughter, Daisy Dove, symbolizing strength and growth in any condition.
As the capsule hit weightlessness, Perry didn’t belt out one of her hits. She softly sang Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” her voice echoing in zero gravity. It was a raw, emotional moment that reminded us all: even in the vast silence of space, music – and motherhood – still speak loudest.
3. Each Woman Carried a Story – and a Mission
This wasn’t a space “girls’ trip.” These were trailblazers with purpose:
- Lauren Sanchez, a helicopter pilot, carried a device to inspire kids in STEM.
- Gayle King, scared of flying, faced her fear head-on and kissed the ground in triumph.
- Aisha Bowe, a former NASA engineer, and Amanda Nguyen, a Nobel nominee, ran scientific experiments – including one on women’s health.
- Kerianne Flynn, a filmmaker, documented every heartbeat of the journey.
They weren’t just astronauts – they were artists, activists, scientists, and storytellers. And they proved one thing loud and clear: space is for everyone who dreams.
4. STEM, Style, and Smashing Stereotypes
Yes, the mission was scientific. But it was also stylish as hell. The crew wore custom Monse flight suits with serious flair. Katy joked about “putting the ass in astronaut,” but behind the sparkle was substance:
Nguyen’s experiments tackled women’s health in microgravity. This flight wasn’t about space tourism – it was about turning curiosity into courage, and science into self-expression.
Sanchez’s device will be used by Teachers in Space.
5. A Send-Off with Stars – and a Worldwide Stir
As the rocket rose, so did the emotions. Oprah cried. The Kardashians screamed. Hundreds of thousands tuned into Blue Origin’s livestream.
When the capsule touched down at 9:40 a.m. ET, Katy Perry and Gayle King kissed the Earth. Critics on X (formerly Twitter) debated if it was “real space” – but trust us: the Kármán line doesn’t lie.
More than a flight, it was a cultural moment. A reminder that space isn’t just for astronauts or billionaires – it’s for dreamers, for daughters, for anyone daring enough to look up.
This mission wasn’t about headlines. It was about heart. Six women looked into the void – and saw hope, healing, and infinite possibility. Somewhere, a little girl just picked up a daisy and whispered to herself: “Maybe I’ll go too.”
