The countdown is over.
Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission is set for take-off.
The historic flight of all women on Monday will launch pop star Katy Perry, journalist Lauren Sanchez and television personality Gail King in space. Other crew members include former NASA Aisha Bow rocket scientist, Bio -Astronautical Scientist Amanda Nguyen and films producer Kerian Flynn.
The crew arrived several days later to the launch site, located about 30 miles from Van Horn, Texas, for final training sessions, according to Good Morning America.
The training focuses on adjusting a flying suit and ac and acclimation to the capsule in which they will fly, GMA reported.
During the 11-minute trip, the crew of the new Shepard will climb along the Karman Line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. They will experience a few minutes of weightlessness and views of witnesses to the ground through windows that occupy more than one -third of the surface of the capsule.
Here’s how to watch the start.
Blue Origin’s NS-31 crew: (left to right) Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Lauren Sánchez, Amanda Nguyen, Katy Perry, Kerianna Flynn.
Time to start blue origin
The new shepard launch window opens at 7:30 am MT/ 8:30 AM CT, with live stream covering at 6:00 MT/ 7 AM CT.
Pop star Katie Perry and journalists Gail King, Lauren Sanchez, who is also the fiancé of billionaire Jeff Bezos and other participants, explode in space of a rocket of blue origin as part of the new Shepard NS-31 mission, marking the first flight of all women in more than six decades in West Tex.
Where is the Blue Origin launch site?
Starting occurs on a launch site, located in the southwest desert, 30 miles north of Van Horn.
Firing life production of blue origin
Watch the Live Start below or visit Blueorigin.com/live to watch.
Blue Origin crew lands safely in the Western Texas Desert
The crew of the NS-13 of the six has successfully launched into space, passing the highest point in a flight of over 345,000 feet and the Kármán line.
About 15 minutes after take -off, a new Shepard returned to the ground, as the capsule carrying the fully female crew landed safely with the help of parachutes.
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The Capsule Carrying Pop Star Katy Perry and Journalists Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez, Who is Also Billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Fiance and Other Partments, as It Landed Back On Earthth Rocket, AS Part of the New Shepard Mission NS-31, Marking The First All-Feemale Flight Crew in More Than Six Decades, In West Texas, Us, April 14, 2025, in this screen taken from video.
Oprah supports friend Gail King at the start
Oprah wore yellow at the launch site to support Gail King – the two shared a friendship for nearly 50 years.
Oprah said he encouraged King to participate in the launch to conquer his fear of flying.
“I think life is about continuing a growth in the best of yourself,” Oprah said.
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Oprah Winfrey Reacts As Pop Star Katy Perry and Journalists Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez, Who Is Also Billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Fiance and Other Participants, Blest Off INTO SPACE ON Shepard Mission NS-31, Marking The First All-Feemale Flight Crew in More Than Six Decades, In West Texas, Texas, Us, April 14, 2025, In This Screen Grab taken from video.
Kardashian attended the blue origin
To add to the star event, Chris Jenner and Chloe Kardashian travel to Western Texas for the start to support friends Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos.
“I never thought we would talk to you from space start,” Jenner said in Livestream. “It’s a very unique experience and we’re just so common to be here to support them and watch this incredible part of history.”
Jenner added that Kim Kardashian was supposed to start, but is currently studying for a legal school exam.
– Natasia Paraa
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Blue Origin Launch Today: Watch Livestream on Gayle King, Katy Perry