Blue Shepard launched six women, including a pop star and TV show host, on a suborbital flight of the company’s New Shepard ...

But does this mean they can be considered astronauts? ...

Private companies have launched nearly 120 civilians to the edge of space, establishing a new frontier in travel. Space tourism is no longer science fiction, but science fact.

The Blue Origin's 11-minute flight on April 14 will take Katy Perry, Gayle King and four fellow crew members to the edge of outer space.