Blue Origin’s new crew: entrepreneurs, founders, plus Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez heading for space.
Blue Origin Names Crew for Next Space Mission
The company has announced the lineup for its 32nd flight, which will take the astronauts on an 11‑minute trip into orbit.
Who Is Going?
- Business leaders with a keen interest in the commercial space sector
- Space enthusiasts eager to experience zero‑gravity for the first time
- Entrepreneurs hoping to launch their own space‑related ventures
Previous Mission Crew
Unlike the earlier crew that included pop star Katy Perry and her partner Lauren Sánchez, this team is composed entirely of professionals from the business community.
Launch Date
The launch date has not yet been announced, but the mission is slated to launch as Blue Origin’s next spaceflight.
He drew early inspiration from historic space milestones
From a tender age, he watched the launch of Apollo and the Viking program, sparking a lifelong fascination.
Amette Medina Jorge
Amazing STEM Trailblazer Shines
Amette Medina Jorge, a dedicated STEM instructor at Odyssey Academy in Galveston, Texas, has guided more than 60 groundbreaking experiments that explore the mysteries of space and the physics of zero gravity. In 2013, she earned the prestigious AIAA & Challenger Center Trailblazing STEM Educator Award, an honor bestowed upon those who ignite the passion of tomorrow’s innovators.
Key Highlights
- b Over 60 zero‑gravity experiments
- b Performed in‑flight 3D printing inside a parabolic Zero‑G flight
- b Awarded the AIAA & Challenger Center Trailblazing STEM Educator Award in 2013
Jamie Alemán
h2 Jamie Alemán — Panamanian Legal Trailblazer
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Jamie Alemán, a seasoned Panamanian attorney and senior partner at the law firm Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee, has built an impressive legal career.
h3 Professional Foundation
b • Founded and runs the practice Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
b • Worthy of a senior partner’s reputation in the legal community
h3 Diplomatic Highlights
b • Represented Panama as its ambassador to the United States from 2009 to 2011
b • Served as Panama’s Minister of Government and Justice in 1988
h3 Space‑Bound Vision
p Blue Origin announced that Jamie Alemán will become the first person in history to journey to space who has also visited all 193 UN‑recognized countries—plus the North and South Poles.
h4 What Makes him Unique
li • His worldwide travel record spans every “owned” territory known to the United Nations
li • The North and South Poles, the ultimate polar extremes, are also on his itinerary
p This unprecedented global footprint positions him as a pioneer, destined to link his legal and diplomatic experience with the frontiers of space.
Gretchen Green
Gretchen Green: A Radiologist with a Stellar Odyssey
Gretchen Green is not just a seasoned radiologist; she also occupies a pivotal position on the Board of the US Space and Rocket Center Education Foundation. Her link to space is solidified by her status as a four‑time graduate of the Space Camp program.
Entrepreneurial Vision: The Expert Resource
Gretchen launched The Expert Resource, a platform that bridges the gap between medical expert witnesses and legal professionals. 〈The Expert Resource〉 serves as a launchpad for specialists who need to illuminate courtroom proceedings.
Trailblazing Journey Across the Nation
- Per her company’s records, she once undertook a bicycle trek that spanned the entirety of the United States, moving from East to West.
- This venture made her a pioneer teenage cyclist, marking an adventurous milestone in her youthful itinerary.
Her multifaceted career reflects her dedication to both science and exploration, demonstrating how expertise can inspire both health outcomes and educational outreach.