Lauren Sanchez, Katy Perry and CBS Mornings Co-host Gayle King left fans shocked after it was announced that they are going to space.
On Thursday it was revealed that the partner of the Jeff Bezos, 55, De Popster, 40, and the news anchor, 70, are part of the historic all-women crew of the Blue Origin, who will dismiss in the spring.
Former Nasa Rocket scientist Aisha Bowe is also ready to participate in the mission in addition to civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn.
The launch of spring marks the 11th human flight for the new Shepard program from Blue Origin.
Lauren expressed her excitement about the coming flight in a video that was shared on Instagram.
“If someone had told me that one day I could go to space, I would certainly have laughed,” she said.
CBS Mornings Co-Host Gayle King goes to space
Popster Katy Perry is also registered for the historical mission of Blue Origin – set for launch in the spring
“I can't believe it happens. My father used to learn how to fly and I always hung around the pendant, and I thought dreams to become a pilot was a big problem. And this is even bigger! '
She continued: 'The incredible women who go on this flight are extraordinary in all their fields, but more importantly, they are incredible storytellers.
'So what I hope this flight is transforming for them, but also for all the people they tell their story to.
“Hopefully it leads to that imagination to dream big and to reach the stars.”
So far, 52 people have experienced 62 miles above the earth to the Kármán line, which is recognized as the place that separates the atmosphere of the planet from space.
Earlier new Shepard passengers are actor William Shatner and Jeff Bezos, founder of both Blue Origin and Amazon.
Viewers were amazed by the unexpected announcement and expressed their reactions on social media.
When he went to X, they exclaimed: “Katy Perry who went into space was not in my bingo bar.”
'Katy Perry goes to space? I didn't expect that, “wrote another.
A third added: “Katy Perry who is launched in space must be broadcast in every classroom throughout the country.”
A confused user added: “Why are you going to space gayle king and katy perry?”
