The iconic singer Katy Perry He is living an experience outside this world, literally. At the end of February, the ‘Firework’ interpreter was confirmed as one of the next passengers in a suborbital mission of Blue Originthe aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos. This trip will mark a new milestone in the incursion of celebrities in space tourism, demonstrating that space is no longer only for astronauts, but for anyone who feels a deep fascination and respect for what surrounds the earth.
Katy Perry, the first pop star in traveling to space
If something has characterized the singer throughout her career, it is her constant reinvention and His adventurous spirit. From her shows full of visual effects, to her iconic futuristic aesthetic in videos such as ‘ET’, the singer has shown a fascination with the unknown and the extraordinary. Now, her next journey took her beyond our planet, fulfilling a dream that many can only imagine.
Blue Origin: The new space tourism
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, He has been at the forefront in the promotion of space tourism. With the aim of making the space accessible to more people, the company has made multiple successful flights, taking on board both professionals and space enthusiasts. The participation of public figures such as Katy Perry not only generates media interest, but also underlines the company’s commitment to democratization of access to space.
The NS-31 mission
On Monday morning April 14, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn, Amanda Nguyễn, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King and Aisha Bowe formed the completely feminine crew of the Tortoise capsule In the historical suborbital flight of Blue Origin with a duration of 11 minutes, becoming the first fully composed of women since 1963.
Bezos had already traveled in the same rocket, the New Shepard, during a similar flight in 2021. This Monday, the space vehicle took off from Texas around 8:30 am (local time) and managed to complete the crossing successfully.
During the brief moments in space, the crew unbecamed the belts and floated freely, enjoying the feeling of ingrability. At that moment, Katy Perry was heard ‘What a Wonderful World’, filling the emotion capsule.
