Katy Perry’s Emotional Space Journey: ‘Second Only to Motherhood’

Katy Perry’s Emotional Space Journey Reveals Her Deeper Side

In a moment that brought her to tears, Katy Perry touched back down on Earth after experiencing something few humans ever will. The pop superstar joined the historic all-female Blue Origin New Shepard mission (NS-31) on Monday, April 14, emerging from the spacecraft visibly moved by the profound experience.

“I feel super connected to love,” Perry shared moments after landing, her voice cracking with emotion. “So connected to love. I think this experience has shown me, you never know how much love is inside of you, how much love you have to give, and how loved you are until the day you launch.”

A Mother’s Journey to the Stars

While most know Perry for her chart-topping hits and vibrant performances, this space journey revealed a more vulnerable side of the star. The singer’s 4-year-old daughter Daisy watched her mother’s celestial adventure from Earth, creating an emotional connection that spanned the boundaries of our atmosphere.

“We had these incredible shots of Daisy watching you. She was so proud, she just kept saying, ‘Mommy, Mommy,'” reported Charissa Thompson, causing Perry to tear up while holding a single daisy she had brought along as a special tribute.

When asked about the significance of the flower, Perry’s answer revealed the depth of meaning behind her simple memento: “Daisies are common flowers, but they grow through any condition. They grow through cement, they grow through cracks, they grow through walls. They are resilient, they are powerful, they are strong.”

The symbolism went beyond just her daughter’s name. “Flowers are God’s smile. But it’s also a reminder of our beautiful Earth and the flowers here and God’s smile and the beautiful magic that is everywhere, all around us, even in a simple daisy. So, to really appreciate it, remember it, and protect it.”

Making History with an All-Female Crew

Perry wasn’t alone in this groundbreaking journey. The 10-minute Blue Origin flight featured an impressive all-female crew including Jeff Bezos’ fiancée and journalist Lauren Sanchez, television host Gayle King, film producer Kerianne Flynn, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen.

The significance of an all-women crew wasn’t lost on Perry. “It’s not about me,” she explained about their shared experience. “It’s not about singing my songs, it’s about a collective energy in there, it’s about us, it’s about making space for future women and taking up space and belonging.”

A Song for the Cosmos

In a moment that perfectly captured the awe of seeing Earth from space, Perry and her crewmates sang Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” together while floating in zero gravity. The choice of song reflected their collective perspective of looking back at our planet from above.

“It’s about this wonderful world that we see right out there and appreciating it,” Perry explained about the impromptu performance. “This is all for the benefit of Earth.”

The profound impact of the journey was evident when Perry immediately kissed the ground upon landing. In perhaps the most touching statement about her experience, she reflected, “This experience is second to being a mom. That’s why it was hard for me to go because that’s all my love right there.”

Fashion Takes to the Stars

The crew made headlines even before liftoff by debuting their redesigned Blue Origin flight suits on social media. The navy jumpsuits featured the NASA patch, their last names, and the Blue Origin logo – with a distinctly feminine touch.

“Usually, you know, these suits are made for a man. Then they get tailored to fit a woman,” explained Sanchez, who helped redesign the suits, in an interview with The New York Times. “I think the suits are elegant, but they also bring a little spice to space.”

A New Perspective on Life and Motherhood

Perry’s tearful reflections after the journey suggest this brief venture beyond our atmosphere has deeply impacted her worldview. For the singer, the experience seemed to strengthen her connection not only to Earth but to her role as a mother.

“I’m filled up from being able to get that gift of being a mom, and to go to space is incredible, and I wanted to model courage and worthiness and fearlessness,” she shared, highlighting how the journey represented both personal fulfillment and an example she hoped to set for her daughter.

As Katy Perry returns to her music career with this transformative experience behind her, fans might wonder how seeing Earth from space might influence her creative direction going forward. One thing seems certain – the view from above has left an indelible mark on the pop star’s heart and mind.