Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez and more pose ahead of space trip — social media reacts with peak chaos

Katy Perry is finally off to space tomorrow. Yes, you heard it right. The pop singer joins Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, and a few others on a mission that's truly out of this world. Having spent years belting out Firework, she's about to blast herself into the great beyond, leaving us wondering if she'll come back with ideas for a galactic anthem.

The crew stood in line as if they were waiting for the standard group shot — only, instead of a holiday pic, it was about going off to space. Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez were as relaxed as if they were about to board an ordinary flight, not preparing to depart the atmosphere of the Earth. It's as if they were better geared up for a gate change rather than a rocket launch.

So, set your timers for 9:30 a.m. ET on April 14 because Katy Perry and her all-woman crew are launching on Jeff Bezos' rocket for a brief trip to space. Blue Origin's NS-31 mission is going live because, of course, it is. Nothing says 'normal Monday' as a broadcast celebrity launch.

Gayle King's along for the ride as well, so if things go wrong, at least there's one person to record it professionally. It's historic, it's bizarre, and yes, it's really happening. And now the question that really matters: Who is going to beat the space selfie record first?

As soon as the picture of Katy Perry and her all women crew went out, someone took to their X account and commented:

"Telling My Kids This Was Star Trek"

Someone gazed at the space crew picture and quipped that it could double as a Star Trek reboot. With the cast of celebrities and stern faces, it's easy to picture people years down the line actually believing this was some sort of sci-fi cast photo.

All it needs is a spaceship door sliding open with sound effects. In a few years, someone's kid could be asking which one was the captain. Most likely, Katy Perry. As they all get ready before the space flight, we can only imagine what the group chat between these trailblazing space tourists would be.

Will they moonwalk on the moon? Will they start an intergalactic talk show? We'll just have to wait and see. For now, Katy Perry's gonna live her best E.T. moment. Get ready for the intergalactic adventure of the year!

Katy Perry, along with her team, is blasting off into orbit, and we're just hoping to get through the day without spilling coffee. It's that kind of day where you find yourself wondering if you've made the best life decisions or if your greatest accomplishment will be making it through rush hour.

Katy Perry and her team are flying up there, having the time of their lives, and here we are.

Last month, Katy Perry took to her Instagram account and shared a picture of her team and captioned it as:

"If someone had told me I’d be part of the first all-female space crew, I would have believed them. Now, more than ever, I’m motivated to be an example for my daughter, showing her that women belong in every space — pun intended."

She added:

"This opportunity is truly amazing because I get to inspire the youngest and most vulnerable to reach for the stars, both literally and figuratively. I’m honored to join this diverse group of celestial sisters."

Before the internet could even utter "lift-off," fans were already in orbit with their responses, and let's just say, NASA never stood a chance at preparing for the emotional turbulence induced by Katy Perry in a space suit.

Even before the rocket took off from the ground, the Internet had already blasted off. The fans didn't waste any time jumping into the comment section with jokes, questions, and whatever else they could think of.

Whether they were lost, amazed, or just there to mock the space fits, everyone had an opinion. Let's see what happened when the comment section went zero gravity.

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Netizens react as Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, and other team members pose ahead of space trip

Some people leaped into the comments with jokes before the rocket even lifted off. When celebrities venture into space, the internet is like an open mic night. Everything, from what they wore to how they looked became a punchline. Even the rocket couldn't help but be roasted:

"Who else thought these were the Thundermans," user @funOBO_ng hilariously commented.

"katy still acting like it’s a photoshoot," user @betscrables hilariously commented.

"if one of them doesn’t come back with an alien situationship i’ll be disappointed," netizen @miapeachygirl sarcastically expressed.

Some individuals made comments simply to say something, even if it was meaningless. Like, they just watched the news about Katy Perry along with her team going to space, and BOOM! they made the comment section a comedy mine.

Others made jokes simply for entertainment, not facts. Anything was an excuse to be humorous, whether something was happening or not. Half the responses were there for amusement, not for talking about space:

"incoming e.t performance for the aliens," user @themluvvash hilariously commented.

"girls trip… but make it intergalactic," another user, @ImMiaBabe, hilariously commented.

"They better have cameras up there," a netizen, @Dylusionzzz, sarcastically expressed.

The peanut gallery arrived on time, spewing out jokes, sarcasm, and random musings as if their job was being a full-time commentator. They didn't need context, they only needed a comment box and something to be rowdy about:

"The first space reality show," user @_NatalieWould hilariously commented.

"The jokes write themselves," another user, @DeadMattBounce, hilariously commented.

"i thought this was the cast of the thundermans," netizen @Meghan_News01 sarcastically commented.

"Crazy seeing them dressed in space suits," netizen @rdnewberry sarcastically wrote.

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Who are the all-women crew heading to the stars?

This space team is essentially the space-faring Avengers. Aisha Bowe, a former rocket scientist at NASA who now leads a tech company, is just doing rocket science in her free time. Amanda Nguyen is combining civil rights leadership with space intelligence because multitasking these days means intergalactic responsibilities.

Gayle King is up for a zero-gravity interview, and Katy Perry is bringing the pop star intensity because even rockets need some glitter. Kerianne Flynn is ready to make the entire thing a film, and Emmy-winning journalist Lauren Sánchez could likely interview aliens and make it seem effortless.

Honestly, if this team went out to brunch, they'd figure out world peace and get to space before the mimosas even hit the table.

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What is Blue Origin?

Blue Origin's NS-31 mission is not just another journey to space, it's essentially the VIP flight. With 52 individuals already launched, Jeff Bezos likely has the rim of the Earth as his own personal lounge.

This time, however, it's momentous: The first all-female space flight since 1963, and these women are pulling it off in style, likely sporting superior playlists than your average astronaut.

And as for the ticket? Don't bother looking it up unless you'd like to be broke: $150,000 as the down payment, and that's just the appetizer. For that kind of money, you'd think you'd get a window seat, a snack from Bezos personally, and maybe a lifetime membership in the Frequent Flyer Club of the Universe.

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Ultimately, the team stood as if they were preparing for a standard group photo, not space travel. Everyone remained cool and composed as if this was another typical workday. The serious expressions? Probably just so they could look photo-perfect for the cameras.

But let's be real: If this space mission goes smoothly, we can expect to see more celebrities in space suits than at a Hollywood red carpet soon. Maybe next time, they will all just take a selfie in orbit.

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