A crew of women alone will leave for the space: it is the first completely feminine since 1963 (there is also Katy Perry)

A entirely feminine crew It is prepared to leave for the space with Blue Origin, the company founded by Jeff Bezos marking a turning point in this sector dominated by men. Among the Six women selected for this suborbital mission there are personalities from very different areas but all bring important messages with them.

Lauren Sanchezjournalist, pilot and Bezos companion, has played a key role in the organization of the mission and will participate firsthand on the fly. His involvement is not limited only to the relationship with the founder of Blue Origin, but also reflects his experience in the aviation sector, where he distinguished himself as helicopter pilot and entrepreneur.

Next to her there will be Katy Perryinternationally renowned pop star. The crew also includes Aisha Boweformer NASA engineer and today entrepreneur in the STEM sector, who has been working for years for Promote scientific and technological careers among young women.

And again Amanda Nguyenbioastronaut and human rights activist, is known for his commitment to defense of survivors of sexual violence and for the international recognition received for his work. Gayle Kingjournalist and TV presenter, will bring her experience in the world of information, offering a media perspective on this company. Finally there will be Kerianne Flynnwho has built his career between fashion and human resources, is now engaged in non -profit sectorwith particular attention toworking equity.

Towards greater inclusion also in these sectors

The mission, scheduled for spring, will mark the eleventh human flight of the New Shepard program and, as mentioned, will make history as First with a completely feminine crew since 1963when Valentina Testahkova became the first woman to fly into space. An event that finally highlights the growing role of women in the aerospace industry, once the prerogative only for men’s astronauts.

Obviously we cannot forget The problem of sustainability and usefulness of space tourism that with enormous costs and emissions amplifies the problem of pollution even more by damaging our environment. However, the composition of this crew represents a significant step towards greater inclusion in the sector.

The diversity of origin of the participants demonstrates how opportunities in space are no longer reserved exclusively for professional astronauts, but can involve prominent female figures from various sectors. We therefore hope that this spatial flight can have an important impact in inspiring new generations of women a consider careers in areas traditionally dominated by menlike the scientific, technological and aerospace one.