History is being made right now as the first Blue Origin all-female space flight took off and successfully completed its mission!
Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez led the charge for women across the globe, proving once again that Black Girl Magic, pop royalty, and journalistic excellence can reach the stars… literally.
Gayle King, Katy Perry, And Lauren Sánchez Ready To Make Space History
The ladies including Amanda Nguyen, Aisha Bowe, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sánchez had been locked in for the past two days at the facilities, getting fully prepared for this once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Where The Launch Is Happening And What To Expect
Blue Origin’s officially launched this Monday at Launch Site One — a private ranch in rural West Texas, more than 140 miles east of El Paso. What makes this extra exciting is that there were no pilots or government astronauts on board. That’s right! this rocket flew itself.
The New Shepard launch window began at 9:30 a.m. ET today. CBS is covered the launch live starting at 7 a.m. EDT on “CBS Mornings” and followed up with “Gayle goes to Space” at 9 a.m. through Paramount+.
Why This Space Flight Matters For Women Everywhere
This moment was bigger than just a space launch. It was about representation, empowerment, and breaking barriers. Katy Perry is a global pop icon. Gayle King is a media powerhouse. Lauren Sánchez is a businesswoman making moves in aviation and beyond. Their presence on this flight speaks volumes about how far women have come and where they’re headed next. Literally to the moon and back.
This launch shows little girls everywhere that the sky ain’t the limit anymore. Space is wide open for us too.
Viewers who tuned in wasn’t the only one who took on this amazing moments. The ladies had their friends, family and fellow celebrities there.
Oprah Winfrey could be seen in tears as she watched her bestie leave earth. Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashians was also among a few stars who was front and center for the big launch.
Following the 11 minute mission, the ladies were praised once they returned to earth safely.
Both Katy Perry and Gayle King kissed the ground once they exited the spaceship. Check out more great moments below!
Excited shouts and laughter from the all-female space crew aboard the Blue Origin capsule could be heard during touchdown as they returned to Earth. https://t.co/KXvijV8Dea pic.twitter.com/vLHl2grIrz
— ABC News (@ABC) April 14, 2025
