Katy Perry's spaceflight with Blue Origin lasted about 10 to 11 minutes, reaching the edge of space and offering a few minutes of weightlessness
. Regarding the cost, Blue Origin has not officially disclosed the exact ticket price for her flight. However, estimates for a seat on Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital flights range from approximately $250,000 to $475,000, with a refundable deposit of $150,000 required to start the booking process
. Notably, some seats on earlier Blue Origin flights have sold for much higher prices; for example, one seat was auctioned for $28 million in 2021
. As for Katy Perry's specific case, it remains unclear whether she personally paid for the trip. Reports suggest that some celebrities, including Perry, may have flown free or had their flights sponsored to promote the program
. In summary:
- Estimated cost range for a Blue Origin seat: $250,000 to $475,000
- Deposit required: $150,000 (refundable)
- Auctioned seat price in 2021: $28 million
- Katy Perry's exact payment status: undisclosed, possibly free or sponsored
Thus, while a typical ticket is very expensive, Katy Perry likely did not pay the full commercial price for her spaceflight.
