Blue OriginJeff Bezos’ aerospace company successfully carried out the mission NS-31a suborbital flight that took off from Texas with an exclusively female crew.
The singer Katy Perryaccompanied by Lauren Sánchez “Promotic of Bezos,” Gayle King, Kerianne Flynn, Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyenhe traveled to space aboard the New Shepard rocket. This led them at an altitude of approximately 100 kilometers above sea level.
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The launch took place in western Texas, where the rocket took off impeccably, allowing the six crew crossing the karm line, the internationally recognized limit between the atmosphere and the space.
Only three minutes after takeoff, the crew experienced the absence of gravity, enjoying a few minutes of freedom in space before embarking on the earth.
The New Shepard capsule successfully landed ten minutes after the launch, while the rocket touched land after seven minutes and 20 seconds.
An emotional reception on Earth
Lauren Sánchez was received when leaving the capsule for her partner, Jeff Bezos, founder of Blue Origin. On the other hand, Katy Perry descended shortly after and, visibly excited, knelt and kissed the land of the Tejano desert.
During the later interviews, the crew shared their impressions about the experience. Sanchez described the immensity of seeing the earth from space, while Aisha Bowe expressed her astonishment to the unique perspective of the planet.
Katy Perry, on the other hand, showed a Margarita flower that led to him during the trip. According to the singer, this flower It symbolizes resilience and the ability to flourish in any circumstance. Perry also highlighted the intense process of physical and emotional training that allowed him to embark on this space adventure.
“This trip is not just about going to space, but also an inner transformation that leads you to achieve it,” Perry said enthusiastically.
