Katy Perry performed a rendition of Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World as the Blue Origin rocket made its descent back to Earth on Monday, April 14, after carrying an all-female crew into space. The 40-year-old pop star was part of the historic flight alongside Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sanchez, journalist Gayle King, civil rights advocate Amanda Nguyen, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, and film producer Kerianne Flynn. The group reached an altitude of 62 miles (100 km) above Earth and safely returned after an 11-minute journey.

This mission marked the first all-female spaceflight in over six decades and was made even more symbolic by the rocket passing a pink moon. Upon landing in West Texas, Katy kissed the ground before stepping out with the rest of the crew. Sanchez, who is also a journalist and helicopter pilot, was the first to emerge and shared her emotional reaction: “I’m so proud of this crew. Earth looked so still... so alive. It really made me think — we’re all in this together.”

In a post-flight interview with Charissa Thompson during the Blue Origin webcast, Katy explained why she chose to sing What a Wonderful World. “I’ve sung that song before. Honestly, I think my higher self took over. I didn’t plan to sing it in space — it just felt right,” she said. “This mission wasn’t about me or my music. It was about shared energy, making space for women, and celebrating the beauty of our world.”

Katy also brought a daisy flower with her on board, both as a tribute to her daughter Daisy — her child with actor fiancé Orlando Bloom, who watched the launch — and for its deeper meaning. “Daisies grow in any condition — through cracks, walls. They’re resilient, strong, and everywhere,” she shared. Reflecting on her journey, Katy confirmed she plans to write a new song inspired by her time in space: “Oh, for sure. One hundred percent.”

Disclaimer: This image is taken from Blue Origin.