Blue Origin's All-Female Rocket Launch with Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sanchez

Singer Katy Perry, CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King, and Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sanchez will be part of an all-female crew on a Blue Origin rocket launch this spring. Blue Origin's 11th human spaceflight is set to make history with the first all-female flight crew since 1963. The mission aims to empower the crew to share their stories and inspire future generations. Blue Origin recently announced layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees.

Blue Origin's 10th Crewed Space Flight with All-Female Crew

Blue Origin successfully launches its 10th crewed flight into space with an all-female crew including Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, and others. Gayle King shares her excitement and fears about the journey. Previous space traveler William Shatner reflects on his emotional experience in space.

Blue Origin's All-Women Crew for NS-31 Mission

Blue Origin is sending an all-women crew, including Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez, into space on the NS-31 mission in 2025. The crew also includes Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn. This will be the 11th human flight for Blue Origin's New Shepard program and the 31st in its history.

Space Race Between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are in a supersonic race to dominate space travel, with Musk leading with SpaceX's innovative rockets and plans for Mars colonization, while Bezos' Blue Origin company is catching up with successful launches and ambitious projects. The friendly competition between the two billionaires is pushing the boundaries of space exploration.

Blue Origin's First Orbital Rocket Launch

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, will launch its first orbital rocket named New Glenn, targeting a liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This marks Blue Origin's entry into the commercial space race dominated by SpaceX. The rocket will carry a prototype of Blue Ring, a versatile satellite deployment platform, funded by the US Defense Department.

NASA Artemis Missions and Cargo Landers

NASA plans to use cargo landers developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver heavy equipment to the Moon in support of its Artemis missions. SpaceX will deliver a pressurized rover in 2032, and Blue Origin will deliver a lunar surface habitat in 2033.

Emily Calandrelli to Make History as First West Virginia Woman in Space

Emily Calandrelli, a West Virginia woman, will make history as the first West Virginia woman to travel to outer space with Blue Origin in 2025. She is a mom, engineer, TV host, and author known for advocating for girls in STEM fields.

Legal Battle Between Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin

Elon Musk and SpaceX are facing legal attacks from Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, after Musk endorsed Donald Trump. The lawfare tactics aim to slow down SpaceX's progress and impact the space industry. Musk's company has excelled in space missions while Blue Origin focuses more on legal battles and lobbying. Musk's vision for space exploration is at risk due to these legal challenges.

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' rocket company, is preparing to launch its new big rocket named New Glenn, which is capable of lugging about 100,000 pounds into low-Earth orbit. Blue Origin aims to compete with SpaceX and hopes to increase its launch rate significantly in the coming years.