Katy Perry and Gayle King are heading to space as part of an all-female Blue Origin crew
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Blue Origin has announced an 11-minute suborbital flight set for spring, featuring an all-female crew, which includes pop culture icons like Katy Perry and Gayle King. This flight is particularly historic as it marks the first all-female crew since Valentina Tereshkova's flight in 1963. Crew selection was overseen by Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos' fiancée. Despite this exciting announcement, the company is simultaneously facing challenges, having laid off 10% of its workforce to refocus on sustainable manufacturing following rapid growth.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has announced an 11-minute suborbital flight with an all-female crew, including notable pop culture figures and scientists.
This upcoming mission marks a significant moment as it will be the first all-female flight crew since Valentina Tereshkova's historic solo spaceflight in 1963.
The flight planned for spring will spotlight women in pop culture exploring space, showcasing a shift toward more inclusive representation in aerospace.
Despite the excitement of the upcoming flight, Blue Origin faces challenges after laying off 10% of its workforce due to unsustainable growth.
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