Space tourism has been gaining momentum, and more and more celebrities are taking flight through Blue Origin, the space travel company founded by Jeff Bezos. Just a few days ago, Katy Perry was part of an all-female crew, and now everyone is wondering who the next celebrities to board the New Shepard rocket will be. Internet users have begun making predictions about who might be part of Blue Origin’s next mission. Here’s what the odds are saying.
Which celebrities could travel on Blue Origin’s next mission?
The betting site betideas.com has compiled users’ predictions, with Leonardo DiCaprio leading the pack at 33% probability. This wouldn’t be surprising, as the actor had planned to travel to space 10 years ago on Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic mission, although that trip never happened.
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In second place is Ivanka Trump, with a 22% chance. The daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump has previously expressed interest in space travel and reportedly has a friendship with Jeff Bezos. Right behind Ivanka is singer Rihanna, with a 20% probability. Like DiCaprio, she was also once linked to a possible Virgin Galactic flight.
According to betideas.com, here’s the list of celebrities most likely to join Blue Origin’s next mission:
- Leonardo DiCaprio 2/1 (+200)
- Ivanka Trump 7/2 (+350)
- Rihanna 4/1 (+400)
- Pete Davidson 5/1 (+500)
- Michael Fassbender 7/1 (+700)
- Tom Hanks 9/1 (+900)
- Justin Bieber 12/1 (+1200)
- Scooter Braun 14/1 (+1400)
- Kim Kardashian 14/1 (+1200)
- Paris Hilton 16/1 (+1600)
- Drew Barrymore 25/1 (+2500)
- Taylor Swift 33/1 (+3300)
What is Blue Origin?
Blue Origin is a private aerospace company founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos. Its main goal is to make space travel more affordable, thereby expanding access to space for a larger number of people.
Using reusable rocket technology, Blue Origin aims to revolutionize the space industry—much like how commercial aviation once made air travel accessible to the masses. The company’s rockets, such as the New Shepard and New Glenn, are designed to take off and land vertically, which allows their components to be reused up to 25 times, significantly reducing costs.
These innovations align with Bezos’s vision of democratizing access to space, although there are still major challenges to overcome before space travel becomes a viable option for the general public.
What is the New Shepard Rocket Like?
The New Shepard rocket is designed for suborbital flights and features a fully automated system that minimizes the need for human intervention during the journey. This space vehicle is equipped with reusable liquid-fueled engines, allowing it to be recovered and launched multiple times. Additionally, its capsule includes an advanced landing system that combines parachutes with retro-thrusters to ensure a controlled and safe descent.
Which celebrities have traveled to space with Blue Origin?
Katy Perry’s flight marked the eleventh crewed mission for New Shepard. Jeff Bezos’ company has already sent more than 50 people to space, most of them millionaires or elite individuals such as tech moguls, celebrities, scientists, and public figures. Some notable passengers include:
- TV host Jesús Calleja
- Dennis Tito
- Guy Laliberté
- Yusaku Maezawa and his assistant Yozo Hirano
- Chun Wang
How Much Does It Cost to Travel to Space?
Space travel is an exclusive, yet highly lucrative market. A seat on Blue Origin’s New Shepard—Jeff Bezos’ space company—can cost over a million dollars. Those who wish to reserve a seat for just a few minutes in space must first make a deposit of $150,000. However, some seats are offered for free to individuals that Bezos considers valuable or inspirational.
