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In a move that's literally out of this world, pop icon Katy Perry will swap her "California Gurls" persona for "Zero Gravity Girls" when she embarks on a record-breaking all-woman spaceflight aboard Blue Origin next week. Joined by CBS host Gayle King and four other fearless women, Katy Perry will be blasting off into suborbital greatness on Jeff Bezos' rocket ship, the New Shepard rocket, to the stars.
It's not known whether Katy Perry will be warbling "E.T." on the ascent, but we can tell you this isn't your typical girls' getaway unless your girls' getaway involves drifting through space and maybe drinking Tang in zero-G. Sky-high career aspirations, indeed!
Set your alarms and ditch brunch because Blue Origin's NS-31 mission is blasting off from West Texas quicker than you can say, "Houston, we have a pop star." At precisely 9:30 a.m. ET on Monday, April 14, Katy Perry and her all-female space team will swap Earth for edge-of-space reality, aired live, naturally, because if you're ever leaving the planet, it has to be televised.
See it all come crashing down (or, somewhat, up) right here on Space.com, thanks to Jeff Bezos and his massive shiny rocket of dreams. As soon as the news came out, someone took to his X account and commented:
"That unemployed friend on a Tuesday morning"
Seeing Katy Perry walk to space on a random morning is like having that one ever-so-unbothered friend who's living in some other reality altogether, whereas we're sitting in traffic, she's rising above.
Katy Perry is getting on rockets, we're getting on the struggle bus. It's the type of Tuesday vibes that make you rethink your life decisions or at least your morning commute. Last month, Katy Perry took to her Instagram handle and shared her all-girls group and captioned it:
"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.
"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 the words "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.
From memes blasting off quicker than the rocket itself to individuals wondering why their Monday feels so Earth-bound, the fan responses are really the most turbulent aspect of this mission. Buckle up because as Katy Perry's soaring to the heavens, the web is totally losing gravity.
Netizens have reacted as Katy Perry is set to go to space next week
Of course, the internet did what it does best: made a historic spaceflight into a comedy club. From cosmic one-liners to orbital-level sarcasm, the comment section went into full-blown stand-up mode:
"she can stay there," a user @debeserfranco hilariously commented.
"album was so bad they are sending her to space," another user @scheisebaby hilariously commented.
"damn i forgot she was really doing that lol," a netizen @truestorygrande sarcastically expressed.
Others weighed in just to comment, no sense, no context, just energy and pandemonium. It's as if they caught sight of Katy Perry in space and thought, great time to go crazy for kicks.
One minute it's science and discovery, the next it's someone equating the rocket to their morning coffee. Seriously, no launch is complete without a comments section going off the rails.
"you guys ever have a career fall off so bad that you decide to leave the planet," a user @eternalcumslimz hilariously commented.
"Not in this outfit lol," another user @JustBeFernanda_ hilariously commented.
"Defying gravity," a netizen @fay3joan sarcastically commented.
The peanut gallery was going full throttle, firing off jokes, crazy speculation, and completely unnecessary commentary, all from the safety of their couches. No facts, no censorship, just raw internet energy blasting right at space as if it were paying them rent:
"Bet she's tryna find some new inspiration up there, a user @Soul_Of_Satoshi hilariously commented.
"Pleaseeeee do a fire music video lmao," another user @xobrimarie__ hilariously commented.
"This is what happens when Earth doesn’t appreciate enough," another netizen @AvaTlovenotes, sarcastically commented.
"Maybe the aliens can give her a hit," a netizen @eyekoniana sarcastically wrote.
Who will accompany Katy Perry on her trip to the stars?
This space team could very well be the most accomplished crew ever to have been blasted into space. Aisha Bowe, the former NASA rocket scientist and now tech CEO, is out here making rocket science her side job.
Amanda Nguyen is bringing civil rights leadership and knowledge of the deep space zone because multitasking now counts galaxies, too.
Gayle King is representing journalism like a pro and likely already arranging for a zero-gravity interview. Katy Perry is providing the pop power, showing that even rockets require a little glamour. Kerianne Flynn, a film producer who loves telling stories that make a difference, is bringing cinematic spice to the universe.
And Lauren Sánchez, Emmy-winning reporter and licensed high-flier, is wrapping up the lineup in style. For real this mission could circle the moon and still be the most impressive brunch team ever.
All you need to know about Blue Origin
Blue Origin's NS-31 mission is more than just another flight over the Kármán line, it's Blue Origin's 31st New Shepard flight, its 11th human mission, and officially its most glamorous mission to date.
With 52 individuals already blasted into space, Jeff Bezos obviously uses the edge of the Earth like the VIP lounge at a nightclub.
But this time, it's historic: the first all-female spaceflight since Valentina Tereshkova flew solo in 1963. Sixty years later, the ladies are back, and they're not just flying rockets; they're re-writing history with impeccable posture and likely better playlists.
Blue Origin doesn't publish ticket prices on its site, likely because you'd lose temporary gravity reading them. But just in case, reserving a seat costs around $150,000 as a deposit- yes, deposit, as in the amuse bouche before you get the actual bill.
At that cost, you don't merely travel to space; you'd better get a frequent flyer mileage, a window seat, and Jeff Bezos personally serving you snacks at 330,000 feet.
In short, Katy Perry to space is the type of shocking, wonderfully disorganized energy that makes you double-check whether you're reading actual news or a satirical tweet. But no, it's really real; she's departing Earth, not on tour, but on a rocket.
This is not merely a publicity stunt for the pop star; it's a full-fledged historic mission complete with an all-female cast of scientists, journalists, CEOs, and Perry herself soaring above the stratosphere like just another "Teenage Dream."
From Gayle King reporting directly from the stars to Jeff Bezos accepting $150K deposits like space Uber, the entire event is so much a reality show we never knew we had to have. While the rest of us are still struggling to emerge from bed before noon, Katy and her team are clearing the sound barrier. So bravo to them, and helmets on, the girls grab space by the horn, one fantastic orbit at a time.
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