Pop superstar Katy Perry and former news anchor Lauren Sanchez are set to embark on a groundbreaking journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The two will be part of a historic all-female spaceflight, the first of its kind since 1963, organized by Blue Origin, the private space exploration company founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos.
Joining them on this remarkable expedition will be CBS This Morning anchor Gayle King. The crew is scheduled to lift off this spring aboard a Blue Origin rocket, though an exact launch date has yet to be confirmed.
Lauren Sanchez, who is also Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, played a key role in assembling the team for this mission, which has been described as an inspiring and empowering endeavor. According to a statement released by Blue Origin, “[Sanchez] is honored to lead a team of explorers on a mission that will challenge their perspectives of Earth, empower them to share their own stories, and create lasting impact that will inspire generations to come.”
The announcement was made on Thursday, with Gayle King expressing both excitement and apprehension about the upcoming adventure. Speaking on This Morning, she described the experience of preparing for space travel as both “terrifying and exciting.”
As anticipation builds for this momentous journey, the all-women crew is set to make history, pushing the boundaries of space exploration while inspiring future generations.
