A Historic Leap for Women in Space
Blue Origin is set to make history with New Shepard’s 31st Mission (NS-31)—the first all-female crewed spaceflight. This groundbreaking mission is scheduled for Spring 2025, marking a major milestone in space exploration and gender equality.
Meet the Trailblazing Crew
This mission will feature an inspiring lineup of six accomplished women, each bringing a unique background to the historic flight:
Aisha Bowe – Former NASA rocket scientist and STEM advocate.
Amanda Nguyen – Space biologist and human rights activist.
Gayle King – Acclaimed journalist from CBS.
Katy Perry – Global pop sensation and cultural icon.
Kerianne Flynn – Film producer and women’s rights advocate.
Lauren Sánchez – Helicopter pilot and partner of Jeff Bezos.
Their journey represents not just a spaceflight but a significant step toward diversifying the aerospace industry and inspiring future generations of women in STEM.
Why NS-31 Matters
This is Blue Origin’s first mission with an all-female crew, a monumental achievement in space travel.
It is the first all-female spaceflight since 1963, when Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space.
Each crew member has been chosen to inspire, lead, and reshape perspectives on human spaceflight.
Mission Overview: The New Shepard Rocket
The New Shepard suborbital rocket will carry the crew beyond the Kármán Line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. The journey will provide a brief yet profound experience of weightlessness and an unparalleled view of Earth.
Total missions of New Shepard: 31
Number of people launched into space: 52
Duration: Approximately 11 minutes from launch to landing
The Future of Space Travel
The NS-31 mission underscores a growing trend in commercial space tourism, as companies like Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Virgin Galactic continue pushing boundaries. With ticket prices currently between $200,000 – $500,000, the dream of civilian space travel is inching closer to reality.
