Blue Origin Plans Historic All-Female Spaceflight
TMTPOST -- U.S. aerospace company Blue Origin announced on Thursday that six women, including pop star Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez, fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, are set to participate in its next manned space mission this spring. According to the company, this will mark the first all-female spaceflight since 1963.
The mission, part of Blue Origin's efforts to expand access to space, highlights the growing diversity in space exploration. The crew, composed entirely of women, aims to inspire future generations and underscore the importance of inclusivity in the aerospace industry.
Blue Origin, founded by Bezos, has been a key player in the commercial space race, offering suborbital flights to private individuals. This historic all-female flight is expected to draw significant attention, not only for its groundbreaking nature but also for its potential to encourage more women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Further details about the mission, including the exact launch date and the remaining crew members, will be announced in the coming weeks. This initiative reflects Blue Origin's commitment to making space travel more accessible and representative of humanity's diversity.
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