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On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin made history by launching the first all-female crew on a suborbital mission since 1963. The mission was conducted using its reusable New Shepard rocket from Van Horn, Texas. The 10-minute flight carried six women from diverse professional backgrounds, including entertainment, science, and media, across the Kármán line—the recognized boundary of space. This milestone not only celebrated advancements in commercial spaceflight but also marked a significant cultural and symbolic moment for gender representation in aerospace. Blue Origin's achievement highlighted inclusivity and the growing influence of private space companies in shaping future space exploration.