Katy Perry Went to Space

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Emma Taylor, Darren Hartley, Hoku Logan, and Addison Smith • April 21, 2025

The astronaut company Blue Origin sent 6 females up into space. This was Blue Origin’s first female crew consisting of Katy Perry-a singer songwriter, Gayle King-Broadcast journalist, Lauren Sanchez-CBS’s former Co-host, Aisha Bowe-a former NASA scientist, Amanda Nguyen-Bioastronautics research scientist, and Kerianne Flynn-movie producer.

Some of the training it took to send them up into space would usually take years. However, Katy and the 5 others packed the training of emergency protocols, zero gravity preparation, how to eat food, and fitness into just a few days. None of the girls who went were in charge of controlling the ship since it was completely self-flying. While up in space Katy sang the song “What a wonderful world”.

The trip from Blue Origin, which is Jeff Bezos’ company, was completely funded by him. This trip lasted about 8 minutes, just leaving earth’s atmosphere and then coming back.

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About the Contributors

Emma Taylor, Staff

Emma Taylor is a sophomore who participates in volleyball. She also shows goats in 4-H. As of now, her career path is up in the air.

Darren Hartley, Editor, Photographer

Darren Hartley is a junior who participates in cross country, track, choir, and the drama club. He is also in Fredericktown’s National Honor Society. Darren wants a job that demonstrates his creativity, but as of now is undecided.

Hoku Logan, Staff

Hoku Logan is a sophomore who participates in bowling. As of now, Hoku’s career path is undecided.

Addison Smith, Staff

Addison Smith is a sophomore who participates track and student council. She is also a member of Fredericktown’s fire cadets. She’s hoping to attend college and study marketing and business.