New Shepard doesn't just take celebrities on joy rides to the edge of space. Blue Origin regularly launches it with scientific payloads and other cargo on board from paying customers, including NASA.

Various people keep appearing and disappearing. Charlie, another son, says he can't find his tarantula. "Oh dear," says Polly who, with her long dark hair, looks a bit like Nigella but more beautiful.

Katy Perry and Gayle King have completed the all-female space mission. The onboard members were Katy Perry, the famous pop star singer; Gayle King, co-host of the CBS Morning Show; Aisha Bowe ...