Kris Jenner, Khloe Kardashian Support Blue Origin All-Female Launch
Originally appeared on E! Online
Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian are keeping up with this historic launch.
After all, the mother-daughter duo were sure to support their friend Lauren Sánchez, as well as Katy Perry, Gayle King, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn as they made a brief trip into space April 14.
"We're here to support our girlfriend and our friends," Kris told Blue Origin at the West Texas launch site. "I never thought that we'd be talking to you from a space launch, so this is a really unique experience. We're just so honored to be here to support them and watch this amazing part of history."
The Jenner-Kardashian matriarch gushed of Lauren, "I'm so proud of her."
Indeed, it's a historic moment as the six passengers were part of the first all-woman crew in space since 1963, when Soviet Union cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space on a solo mission that lasted three days.
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Meanwhile, Khloe reflected on the gravity of this moment, adding, "It's such a big day in history and it's so empowering."
She emphasized that being mom to daughter True Thompson, 7, whom she shares with ex Tristan Thompson, makes the moment even more special.
For the Good American founder—who also shares son Tatum Thompson, 2, with the NBA player—the rocket launch highlights a special message to young girls everywhere.
"It's really whatever you dream of is in our reach, especially in today's day and age," she explained. "Dream big, wish for the stars and one day you can maybe be amongst them."
But Khloe and Kris weren't the only celebs to watch the launch in person. As the rocket took flight, Oprah Winfrey was in attendance to support her friend of nearly 50 years, Gayle.
"I have never been more proud of my friend than today," she said. "This is bigger than just going to space."
The former talk show host revealed that despite Gayle's fear of flying, she took on the challenge. She added, "This is overcoming a wall of fear."
As for why she encouraged the CBS News anchor to accept the opportunity?
"Life is about continuing to grow into the best of yourself and the fullest expression of yourself," Oprah explained. "I think this one of the fullest expressions you can possibly have. I felt deeply that she would regret [not doing] it."
Read on for everything we know about the Blue Origin launch.
What Is Blue Origin?What Is New Shepard?When and Where Is the Launch for New Shepard's NS-31 Mission?What Will New Shepard's Journey for the NS-31 Mission Look Like and How Long Will it Take?Who Is Part of the Crew for Blue Origin's NS-31 Mission?What Are Some of the NS-31 Crew's Reasons for Going to Space?Does the Crew for the NS-31 Mission Go Through Any Training?Does the Crew Get to Bring Any Personal Belongings to Space?What Have Other Stars Said About Blue Origin's NS-31 Mission?
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