Pop superstar Katy Perry and veteran journalist Gayle King are set to embark on a historic journey to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. The two high-profile figures will join a select group of celebrities who have taken suborbital flights with Jeff Bezos’ space company.
A Star-Studded Spaceflight
Blue Origin has yet to confirm an official launch date, but sources suggest that Perry and King’s mission could take off later this year. The flight is expected to be similar to previous New Shepard missions, providing passengers with a brief but breathtaking experience of weightlessness and a view of Earth from space.
Perry, known for her out-of-this-world stage performances and fascination with space-themed aesthetics, has long expressed interest in space travel. “I’ve always dreamed of going to space,” she once said in an interview.
King, co-host of CBS Mornings, is no stranger to covering groundbreaking stories but will now be making headlines herself as one of the latest media figures to venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Blue Origin’s Space Tourism Expansion
Blue Origin has been ramping up its space tourism program, having already sent notable figures like William Shatner, Michael Strahan, and Jeff Bezos himself on previous missions.
The company’s New Shepard rocket is designed for short suborbital trips, offering passengers a few minutes of weightlessness before returning to Earth. Each flight typically lasts about 11 minutes, reaching altitudes of over 62 miles (100 km)—the internationally recognized boundary of space.
With Perry and King on board, this upcoming launch is expected to draw significant public interest, further cementing the growing appeal of celebrity space tourism.
