American singer Katy Perry was part of the first all-women crew to go into space since Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova’s solo flight in 1963. They completed this journey aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepherd spacecraft.
Unlike past missions driven by science and discovery, this journey signals a shift toward space tourism—an experience accessible only to the ultra-wealthy. Traditional space expeditions, while costly and environmentally taxing, have led to major contributions in the form of new knowledge and scientific breakthroughs. These new ventures, however, raise uncomfortable questions. Watch the video to know more.