Vanessa O'Brien crossed the Kármán Line on Blue Origin NS-22 on August 4, 2022.
On August 4, 2022, Vanessa O'Brien participated in the Blue Origin NS-22 mission, crossing the Kármán Line, which is commonly regarded as the edge of space. This achievement was part of her record-setting Explorers' Extreme Trifecta. The feat symbolized her dedication to exploring all of Earth's and near-space extremes, linking her ambitions with space exploration and showcasing the potential for women in spaceflight.