Katy Perry Blue Origin launch LIVE: Star just minutes away from historic space
What will happen on today's spaceflight?
Lydia DoyeJames Moules
KATY Perry is just minutes away from making history in what will be the world's first all-female space mission for more than 60 years.
The pop star is being sent to the stars on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, which will launch from Texas today.
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A woman in a blue flight suit waves before a Blue Origin launch.
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Katy Perry waves as she prepares to head off to spaceCredit: Blue Origins
Three people in blue flight suits on a launchpad.
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The singer was seen at the launchpad followed by Jeff Bezos and his fiancee Lauren Sanchez, who will join her on the trip
Blue Origin's Mission NS-31 launch day: crew preparing and launch site.
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The women were seen praying before boarding the spaceshipCredit: Blue Origins
Nighttime view of a rocket on a launchpad.
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Blue Origin prepares for take-offCredit: BLUE ORIGIN
Six women in blue spacesuits pose for a photo.
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A photo of the all-female crew was released ahead of the launchCredit: AFP
Katy Perry in a Blue Origin spacesuit.
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Katy Perry posted a photo wearing her custom-made space suitCredit: Instagram
The historic space mission will fulfil Perry's 15-year-long dream of visiting outer space.
She said on Instagram: “I’ve dreamt of going to space for 15 years and tomorrow that dream becomes a reality.
“I am so honoured to be alongside five other incredible and inspiring women as we become the first ever all-female flight space crew!”
The pop star will be joined by author Lauren Sanchez, journalist Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and film producer Kerianne Flynn.
The group's journey to space will only be brief – with the trip only expected to last around 11 minutes.
The rocket will take off at around 8.30am in Texas.
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4 minutes ago
By Juliana Cruz Lima
Why does Blue Origin crew ring a bell?
As each Blue Origin crew member steps into the capsule, they pause to ring a silver bell — a unique tradition before launch.
A member of Blue Origin’s staff says the ritual is to “let the stars know that we’ve got some people heading their way”.
The bell is mounted below a quote from legendary astronaut Alan Shepard, the rocket’s namesake: “Light this candle”.
Before strapping in, the team huddled for a quick pre-launch talk — with Jeff Bezos himself joining the conversation.
Everyone looks calm and focused with less than 30 minutes to go.
7 minutes ago
By Juliana Cruz Lima
Jeff Bezos gives final words of support before liftoff
Jeff Bezos, stepped into the capsule with the crew for a final send-off — including his partner, Lauren Sanchez, who’s making the trip.
Moments ago, the Amazon boss exited after sharing some parting words to the crew.
He said: “Most amazing, most profound experience,” he said.
“I don’t want to get off, I want to go with you. When you get back, I want to hear how it’s changed you. Godspeed.”
Credit: Blue Origins
10 minutes ago
By Lydia Doye
Kardashians arrive ahead of Blue Origin's launch
Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian have been pictured at the Blue Origin launchpad.
The pair will watch the historic Blue Origin rocket launch live.
Credit: Blue Origin
13 minutes ago
By Juliana Cruz Lima
Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez seen at launchpad
Katy Perry and Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez have now been pictured at the Blue Origin launchpad as they will soon take a trip to space.
Three people in blue flight suits on a launchpad.
Credit: Blue Origins
29 minutes ago
By Lydia Doye
Pictured: Katy Perry arrives at Blue Origin launch
Credit: Blue Origins
Credit: Blue Origins
31 minutes ago
By Lydia Doye
Katy Perry counts down to take-off
Katy Perry shared a countdown to take-off with her Instagram followers.
The pop star thanked her fans for all of their support and teased an extra-special surprise at zero-gravity.
Credit: katyperry/Instagram
Credit: katyperry/Instagram
43 minutes ago
By Lydia Doye
Emotional Katy Perry speaks about space mission
An emotional Katy Perry spoke about today's space mission in a pre-recorded interview.
Going to space has been a 15-year-long dream for the pop star.
She has previously said that her motivation for completing the mission is to inspire her daughter Daisy to "never have limits on her dreams".
Today, 13:19
By Lydia Doye
Pictured: Blue Origin prepares for take-off
Credit: BLUE ORIGIN
Credit: BLUE ORIGIN
Today, 13:00
By Lydia Doye
Lauren Sanchez facetimes dad before take-off
Lauren Sanchez shared a photo of her on a video call with her dad two hours before take-off.
The wife of Blue Origin's founder Jeff Bezos will join popstar Katy Perry as part of todays all-female space mission.
Today, 12:56
By Lydia Doye
New crew photo released ahead of rocket launch
A photo of the all-female crew has been released ahead of today's historic Blue Origin rocket launch.
Katy Perry will be joined on the mission by author Lauren Sanchez, journalist Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and film producer Kerianne Flynn.
Credit: AFP
Today, 12:50
By Lydia Doye
What is the Blue Origin program?
The Blue Origin program is a space tourism and scientific research program founded by Jeff Bezos.
A total of 48 people have flown on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, including the company's billionaire founder.
Today's flight will be the rocket's 11th human flight and its first female-only mission.
Today, 12:20
By Lydia Doye
What will happen on today's spaceflight?
The New Shepard rocket will launch at around 8:30am today in Texas - here's what will happen next.
As it takes off the rocket will reach initial speeds of more than 2,000mph.
Then, after around two minutes the capsule will separate from the rocket.
The capsule will continue its journey past the Kármán Line – the 62-mile-high internationally recognized boundary of space - where its passengers will experience a few minutes of weightlessness.
The capsule will then prepare for landing - deploying its parachutes.
A Blue Origin team will recover the spacecraft from wherever it lands and pick up its passengers.
The spaceflight will last around 11 minutes from take-off to touchdown.
Today, 11:50
By Lydia Doye
Katy Perry celebrates 'incredible and inspiring' women on her space flight
Katy Perry will go to space today as part of a six-woman crew on board Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket.
The crew has been handpicked by Bezos' wife Lauren Sanchez and includes journalist Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and film producer Kerianne Flynn.
The popstar posted about today's space mission on Instagram.
She wrote: “I am so honoured to be alongside five other incredible and inspiring women as we become the first ever all-female flight space crew!”
Today, 11:25
By Lydia Doye
Pictured: Inside Blue Origin
Katy Perry gave her followers a rare glimpse inside the Blue Origin space capsule in a video posted on Instagram.
In the video she excitedly points out a chair with her name written on the armrest and says "here I am".
By Lydia Doye
Pictured: Inside Blue Origin's space capsule
Katy Perry gave her followers a rare glimpse inside Blue Origin's New Shepard space capsule in a video posted on Instagram.
In the video she excitedly points out a chair with her name written on the armrest and says "here I am".
Credit: instagram
Credit: instagram
Credit: instagram
Today, 11:00
By Lydia Doye
Katy Perry will 'sing in space'
Katy Perry said she will sing in space on a video posted on Instagram.
Perry said: "I think I’m going to sing. I’m going to sing a little bit. I’m going to sing in space."
Excited fans rushed to the comments to put in song requests for the intergalactic performance, with the popstar's appropriately named hit E.T. being a clear winner.
Today, 10:41
By Lydia Doye
When was the last female-only space mission
Katy Perry and her all-female crew are set to make history today as the first female-only space mission in decades.
According to Blue Origin the last female-only flight was over 60 years ago when Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel into the cosmos.
Tereshkova embarked on the solo mission in 1963 - aboard the iconic Vostok 6 spacecraft.
Today, 10:02
By Lydia Doye
Katy Perry's intergalactic adventure 'written in the stars'
Katy Perry said in a video on Instagram that she has received two "confirmations" about her trip to space.
The popstar said: “My mum calls me two nicknames. Feather and tortoise. What are the chances that I’m going to space on a rocket in a capsule with my symbol, the feather, called Tortoise?”
“There are no coincidences, and I’m just so grateful for these confirmations and so grateful that I feel like something bigger than me is steering the ship.”
Today, 09:46
By Lydia Doye
What will Katy Perry be wearing to space?
The all-female space mission will be entering the cosmos in custom-made flared jumpsuits.
The striking blue suits have been designed by Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim - the co-founders of the luxury brand Monse.
To make sure the made-to-measure outfits are the perfect fit each crew member had to have a 3D body scan.
Katy Perry posts her space outfit on Instagram
Katy Perry posts her space outfit on InstagramCredit: Instagram
Today, 09:37
By Lydia Doye
Katy Perry set to blast off today
Katy Perry is going to space today on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket.
The popstar will be joined by author Lauren Sanchez, journalist Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and film producer Kerianne Flynn.
The rocket will take off at around 8.30am today in Texas.
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