Mariah Carey recently made waves during an interview when she was completely unaware of Katy Perry’s space adventure. On BBC Radio’s “Scott Mills Breakfast Show,” host Scott Mills asked if Carey would be interested in going to space like Perry. The pop diva responded with surprise, asking, “Did she go to space? Where’d she go?”
Once informed that Perry had traveled briefly into orbit, Carey was intrigued. “She’s like, floating?” she remarked, needing to double-check, “And this is true?”
Indeed, it is true. Katy Perry was part of a notable all-female crew that participated in Blue Origin’s suborbital space tourism mission in April. This group also included Lauren Sánchez, Gayle King, Amanda Nguyen, Aisha Bowe, and Kerianne Flynn. Each woman brought a unique background, ranging from bioastronautics to film production.
Carey seemed genuinely impressed with Perry’s achievement. “Wow. Alright Katy,” she said. “I’m not mad at her. That’s pretty amazing.”
When asked if she’d want to join the ranks of pop stars going to space, Carey’s answer was classic and unapologetic: “I think I’ve done enough.”
This interaction highlights not only Carey’s humor but also a growing interest in space travel among celebrities. As space tourism becomes more accessible, it might be interesting to see which stars follow in Perry’s footsteps. According to a recent survey, about 56% of Americans are excited about the idea of space tourism, suggesting that stars aren’t the only ones dreaming of the cosmos.
In the age of social media, user reactions to such news are also telling. Many fans took to platforms like Twitter and Instagram, celebrating Perry’s achievement and playfully teasing Carey for her surprise.
With space exploration evolving, who knows? The next time we check in on Carey, she might just be giving us her review of zero gravity.
For more on space tourism and its impact on public interest, you can visit NASA’s Space Tourism page.
