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Speed skating: World Cup in Calgary

Joy Beune (C) of the Netherlands, alongside silver medalist Miho Takagi (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States, poses after winning gold in the women's 1,500 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet in Calgary, Canada, on Nov. 22, 2025.

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BlueOrigin The New Shepard-31 Flight Profile

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows The New Shepard-31 Flight Profile. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Capsule Recovery

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows The New Shepard-31 Capsule Recovery with the crew : Katy Perry, American Singer, Aisha Bowe, American aerospace engineer, Lauren Sanchez, American presenter and companion of Jeff Bezos, Kerianne Flynn, American Producer, Gayle King, American journalist, and Amanda N. Nguyen (Amanda Nguyen), Activist in front of King Tower and New Shepard is a suborbital launch system and spacecraft before the mission's liftoff. Texas, USA on April 14, 2025. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Capsule Recovery

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows Aisha Bowe, American aerospace engineer after The New Shepard-31 Capsule Recovery. Texas, USA on April 14, 2025. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 King Tower

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows The “New Shepard-31” crew : Katy Perry, American Singer, Aisha Bowe, American aerospace engineer, Lauren Sanchez, American presenter and companion of Jeff Bezos, Kerianne Flynn, American Producer, Gayle King, American journalist, and Amanda N. Nguyen (Amanda Nguyen), Activist in front of King Tower and New Shepard is a suborbital launch system and spacecraft before the mission's liftoff. Texas, USA on April 14, 2025. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 King Tower

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows Aisha Bowe, American aerospace engineer of The “New Shepard-31” crew in the King Tower before the mission's liftoff. Texas, USA on April 14, 2025. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew

Handout photo shows Portrait of Gayle King, American journalist during BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew

Handout photo shows Portrait of Aisha Bowe, American aerospace engineer during BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew

Handout photo shows Portrait of Lauren Sanchez, American presenter and companion of Jeff Bezos during BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew

Handout photo shows Portrait of Katy Perry, American Singer during BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew

Handout photo shows Portrait of Amanda N. Nguyen (Amanda Nguyen), Activist during BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew

Handout photo shows Portrait of Kerianne Flynn, American Producer during BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Portrait Card Crew. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 - Training

Handout photo dated on April 12, 2025, shows Kerianne Flynn, American Producer during training session. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 - Training

Handout photo dated on April 12, 2025, shows Amanda N. Nguyen (Amanda Nguyen), Activist and Gayle King, American journalist during training session. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 - Training

Handout photo dated on April 12, 2025, shows Amanda N. Nguyen (Amanda Nguyen), Activist and her postcard to Space. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 - Training

Handout photo dated on April 12, 2025, shows Aisha Bowe, American aerospace engineer during training session. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 - Training

Handout photo dated on April 12, 2025, shows Amanda N. Nguyen (Amanda Nguyen), Activist during training session. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 - Training

Handout photo dated on April 12, 2025 shows Aisha Bowe, American aerospace engineer and her Postcards to Space. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 - Training

Handout photo dated on April 12, 2025 shows Lauren Sanchez, American presenter and companion of Jeff Bezos arrives for training session. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 - Training

Handout photo dated on April 12, 2025 shows Gayle King, American journalist and her postcard to Space. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo shows Blue Origin's NS-31 mission patch was designed to symbolically represent the six crew members, each embodying a singular journey. The target star pays tribute to Aisha Bowe, for her ambition in science and her commitment to youth and STEM careers. The scales of justice evoke Amanda Nguyen's fight for civil rights and equality. The shooting star-shaped microphone represents Gayle King's mission to bring essential stories to the public's attention. The firework illustrates Katy Perry's international influence in music, culture and philanthropy. The film reel symbolizes Kerianne Flynn's passion for cinema and the art of storytelling. Finally, Flynn the Fly, the main character in Lauren Sanchez's children's book The Fly Who Flew to Space, appears on the patch as an emblem of resilience and inspiration for children with learning disabilities, encouraging them to believe in their dreams. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo dated on 13/04/2025 shows New Shepard-31 (NS-31) crew : Katy Perry, American Singer, Aisha Bowe, American aerospace engineer, Lauren Sanchez, American presenter and companion of Jeff Bezos, Kerianne Flynn, American Producer, Gayle King, American journalist, and Amanda N. Nguyen (Amanda Nguyen), Activist. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo shows Blue Origin's NS-31 mission patch was designed to symbolically represent the six crew members, each embodying a singular journey. The target star pays tribute to Aisha Bowe, for her ambition in science and her commitment to youth and STEM careers. The scales of justice evoke Amanda Nguyen's fight for civil rights and equality. The shooting star-shaped microphone represents Gayle King's mission to bring essential stories to the public's attention. The firework illustrates Katy Perry's international influence in music, culture and philanthropy. The film reel symbolizes Kerianne Flynn's passion for cinema and the art of storytelling. Finally, Flynn the Fly, the main character in Lauren Sanchez's children's book The Fly Who Flew to Space, appears on the patch as an emblem of resilience and inspiration for children with learning disabilities, encouraging them to believe in their dreams. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo shows Blue Origin's NS-31 mission patch was designed to symbolically represent the six crew members, each embodying a singular journey. The target star pays tribute to Aisha Bowe, for her ambition in science and her commitment to youth and STEM careers. The scales of justice evoke Amanda Nguyen's fight for civil rights and equality. The shooting star-shaped microphone represents Gayle King's mission to bring essential stories to the public's attention. The firework illustrates Katy Perry's international influence in music, culture and philanthropy. The film reel symbolizes Kerianne Flynn's passion for cinema and the art of storytelling. Finally, Flynn the Fly, the main character in Lauren Sanchez's children's book The Fly Who Flew to Space, appears on the patch as an emblem of resilience and inspiration for children with learning disabilities, encouraging them to believe in their dreams. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo dated on 10/07/2024 shows portrait of Aisha Bowe, American aerospace engineer. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo shows Portrait of Lauren Sanchez, American presenter and companion of Jeff Bezos. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo dated on 03/10/2024 shows Portraot of Gayle King, American journalist. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo shows Portrait of Kerianne Flynn, American Producer. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo dated on 23/02/2022 shows Portrait of Katy Perry, American Singer. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31

Handout photo dated on 03/10/2024 shows Portraot of Amanda N. Nguyen (Amanda Nguyen), Activist. On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin will launch the New Shepard-31 (NS-31) mission, marking a historic moment with the first all-female crew since Valentina Terechkova's flight in 1963. On board: Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez, six women with inspiring backgrounds in science, civil rights, media, culture, film and children's literature. Each is symbolically represented on the mission patch, illustrating the values of surpassing oneself, commitment and creativity. The launch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. CDT (1:30 p.m. UTC) from Texas. This suborbital flight, the 31st in the New Shepard program and the 11th crewed, will extend Blue Origin's initiative to democratize access to space, having already carried 52 people beyond the Karman line. USA. Photo by Blue Origin via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Speed skating: World Cup in Milwaukee

Miho Takagi (C) of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's 1,000 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Jan. 31, 2025, alongside silver medalist Brittany Bowe (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Antoinette Rijpma-De Jong of the Netherlands. Takagi recorded her 35th speed skating World Cup individual victory, the most by a Japanese in distances contested at the Winter Olympics.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Milwaukee

Miho Takagi (C) of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's 1,000 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Jan. 31, 2025, alongside silver medalist Brittany Bowe (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Antoinette Rijpma-De Jong of the Netherlands. Takagi recorded her 35th speed skating World Cup individual victory, the most by a Japanese in distances contested at the Winter Olympics.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Milwaukee

Miho Takagi (C) of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's 1,000 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Jan. 31, 2025, alongside silver medalist Brittany Bowe (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Antoinette Rijpma-De Jong of the Netherlands. Takagi recorded her 35th speed skating World Cup individual victory, the most by a Japanese in distances contested at the Winter Olympics.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Nagano

Miho Takagi (C) of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's 1,000 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet in Nagano, central Japan, on Nov. 23, 2024, alongside silver medalist Jutta Leerdam (L) of the Netherlands and bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Nagano

Miho Takagi (C) of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's 1,000 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet in Nagano, central Japan, on Nov. 23, 2024, alongside silver medalist Jutta Leerdam (L) of the Netherlands and bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States.

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP

(231211) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Takagi Miho (C) of Japan, silver medalist Brittany Bowe (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Kimi Goetz of the United States pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony of the 1000m Women Division A race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland on Dec. 10, 2023. (Photo by Rafal Oleksiewicz/Xinhua)

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(SP)NETHERLANDS-HEERENVEEN-WORLD SPEED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S TEAM PURSUIT

(230304) -- HEERENVEEN, March 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team of the United States' Brittany Bowe, Mia Kilburg and Giorgia Birkeland (L to R) compete during the women's team pursuit at the ISU World Speed Skating Championships in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, March 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 3

(230213) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalist Takagi Miho of Japan, gold medalist Kimi Goetz of the United States, and bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States (L to R) celebrate during the medal ceremony of the women's 1000m Division A on the Day 3 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 12, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 3

(230213) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalist Takagi Miho of Japan, gold medalist Kimi Goetz of the United States, and bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States (L to R) celebrate during the medal ceremony of the women's 1000m Division A on the Day 3 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 12, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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Japan's Gushiken elected to Hall of Fame

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Japan's Yoko Gushiken, a former junior flyweight world champion, who defended his title 13 times and has been elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame. He will be inducted on June 14 alongside heavyweight Riddick Bowe, featherweight "Prince" Naseem Hamed and lightweight Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini.

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY-SPEED SKATING-WOMEN'S 1,000M

(220218) -- BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States reacts during the awarding ceremony of speed skating women's 1,000m at the Beijing Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li He)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY-SPEED SKATING-WOMEN'S 1,000M

(220218) -- BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States reacts during the awarding ceremony of speed skating women's 1,000m at the Beijing Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li He)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY-SPEED SKATING-WOMEN'S 1,000M

(220218) -- BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States reacts during the awarding ceremony of speed skating women's 1,000m at the Beijing Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY-SPEED SKATING-WOMEN'S 1,000M

(220218) -- BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States reacts during the awarding ceremony of speed skating women's 1,000m at the Beijing Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY-SPEED SKATING-WOMEN'S 1,000M

(220218) -- BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States reacts during the awarding ceremony of speed skating women's 1,000m at the Beijing Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li He)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY-SPEED SKATING-WOMEN'S 1,000M

(220218) -- BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Takagi Miho (C) of Japan, silver medalist Jutta Leerdam (L) of the Netherlands and bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States react during the awarding ceremony of speed skating women's 1,000m at the Beijing Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li He)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY-SPEED SKATING-WOMEN'S 1,000M

(220218) -- BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Takagi Miho (C) of Japan, silver medalist Jutta Leerdam (L) of the Netherlands and bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States react during the awarding ceremony of speed skating women's 1,000m at the Beijing Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY-SPEED SKATING-WOMEN'S 1,000M

(220218) -- BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Takagi Miho (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States react during the awarding ceremony of speed skating women's 1,000m at the Beijing Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li He)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY-SPEED SKATING-WOMEN'S 1,000M

(220218) -- BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Takagi Miho (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States react during the awarding ceremony of speed skating women's 1,000m at the Beijing Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY-SPEED SKATING-WOMEN'S 1,000M

(220218) -- BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Takagi Miho (C) of Japan, silver medalist Jutta Leerdam (L) of the Netherlands and bronze medalist Brittany Bowe of the United States react during the awarding ceremony of speed skating women's 1,000m at the Beijing Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li He)