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Katy Perry and Gayle King are now officially astronauts.
The flight also marked the first women-only space crewsince 1963.
Both were seen visually emotional, clasping their faces at times.
The Blue Origin New Shepard ascends during NS-27 on October 23, 2024.Credit:Courtesy of Blue Origin
But all went exactly as planned as the vessel parachuted back to earth successfully.
To me, it’s such a reminder about how we need to do better, be better.
Winfrey beamed with pride as well on her friend’s landmark day.
This is bigger than just going to space.
She hasreal, real anxiety flyingand this is overcoming a wall of fear, a barrier.
It’s not about singing my songs.
It’s about a collective energy in there.
It’s about us.
It’s about making space for future women and taking up space and belonging.
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