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BlueOrigin New Shepard-31 Liftoff and Booster return

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows The “New Shepard-31” 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 Liftoff and Booster return

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows The “New Shepard-31” Booster Return, 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 Kerianne Flynn, American Producer 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 Capsule Recovery

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows Lauren Sanchez, American presenter and companion of Jeff Bezos, 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 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 Gayle King, American journalist, 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 Capsule Recovery

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows Katy Perry, American Singer, 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 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 Capsule Recovery

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows Amanda N. Nguyen (Amanda Nguyen), Activist 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 Capsule Recovery

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows Katy Perry, American Singer, kissing the floor 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 Amanda N. Nguyen (Amanda Nguyen), Activist of The “New Shepard-31” crew on 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 King Tower

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows Gayle King, American journalist of “New Shepard-31” crew on 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 King Tower

Handout photo on April 14, 2025, shows Kerianne Flynn, American Producer of The “New Shepard-31” crew on 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 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 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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Women's Forum Global Meeting - Paris

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Tawakkol Karman speaks during the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2023 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 28, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Forum Global Meeting - Paris

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Tawakkol Karman speaks during the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2023 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 28, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Forum Global Meeting - Paris

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Tawakkol Karman (R) reacts speaks next to Journalist and Founder, Kitty Pilgrim Media Kathryn Pilgrim during the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2023 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 28, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Forum Global Meeting - Paris

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Tawakkol Karman speaks during the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2023 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 28, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Forum Global Meeting - Paris

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Tawakkol Karman looks on during the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2023 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 28, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Forum Global Meeting - Paris

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Tawakkol Karman (2L) speaks during the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2023 next to Adviser, Nkumu Fed Fed Helen Gwanfogbe (C), Director Gender Equality, UNESCO Begona Lasagabaster (2R), Founder and President, Kakenya's Dream Kakenya Ntaiya (R), and Journalist and Founder, Kitty Pilgrim Media Kathryn Pilgrim (L) at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 28, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Forum Global Meeting - Paris

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Tawakkol Karman speaks during the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2023 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 28, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Forum Global Meeting - Paris

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Tawakkol Karman speaks during the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2023 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 28, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Forum Global Meeting - Paris

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Tawakkol Karman speaks during the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2023 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 28, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Forum Global Meeting - Paris

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Tawakkol Karman (R) reacts speaks next to Journalist and Founder, Kitty Pilgrim Media Kathryn Pilgrim during the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2023 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 28, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Forum Global Meeting - Paris

Journalist and Founder, Kitty Pilgrim Media Kathryn Pilgrim (L) speaks during the Women's Forum Global Meeting 2023 next to Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Tawakkol Karman Foundation, Tawakkol Karman (2L) Adviser, Nkumu Fed Fed Helen Gwanfogbe (C), Director Gender Equality, UNESCO Begona Lasagabaster (2R), Founder and President, Kakenya's Dream Kakenya Ntaiya (R) at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 28, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nobel Peace Prize

OSLO, Norway - (on far right, seated, from L to R) Liberian President Ellen Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee of Liberia and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen listen to the speech of Nobel committee chairman Thorbjoern Jagland (L) during the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo, Norway, on Dec. 10, 2011.

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Nobel Peace Prize

OSLO, Norway - (from L) Liberian President Ellen Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee of Liberia and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen attend the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo, Norway, on Dec. 10, 2011.

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Nobel laureates

OSLO, Norway - (From L) Leymah Gbowee of Liberia, Tawakkul Karman of Yemen and Liberian President Ellen Sirleaf attend a press conference in Oslo on Dec. 9, 2011, prior to their Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony the following day.