Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launched on Monday with an all-female crew, including high-profile figures like Katy Perry and Gayle King. They marked a historic moment as the first all-female crew in space since 1963, soaring over 62 miles above Earth for approximately 11 minutes. The mission included experimental activities for various university partners and featured a parachute landing back in Texas. Supporters like Oprah Winfrey and Kris Jenner attended the launch, with Jeff Bezos present to encourage the crew, emphasizing the significance of this journey in space tourism.
The mission marks the 11th human flight for the Bezos-owned rocket company's New Shepard program.
The voyage marks the first all-female space trip since Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova 's solo flight in 1963.
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