In September 2022, anuncrewed flight of New Shepard ended in flamesaround a minute after liftoff.
Although those rocket trips are becoming more frequent, theyre still risky.
I just want people to cheer me on.
Katy Perry is joining five other crew members on Blue Origin’s upcoming New Shepard mission.John Shearer/Getty Images
Thats nicebut also, dont go.
The very first seat on Blue Origins rocket sold for$28 millionthrough a global auction in 2021.
Aside from how expensive it is, spaceflight should not just be open to randos like Perry.
Call me a purist, but what does Perry really have to do with space?
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