Summary

  • Pop star Katy Perry has been sent into space by Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin, and made a “special announcement” from zero gravity.
  • Perry, who was joined by Blue Origin’s first female flight crew, said she would reveal more when she returned to Earth.
  • The mission, known as NS-31, lasted for a total of 10 minutes, and saw the New Shepard rocket launch into space before making a safe return to Earth.
  • The rocket was propelled to space from the company’s facility in Texas, and flights typically see passengers able to move around for a few minutes when the rocket reaches its maximum altitude.
  • This was Blue Origin’s 31st flight, following missions in February and May this year.

By Wes Davis

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