Pansexual Twitch streamer Cameron Bess satisfied a long-lasting dream to go to space on Saturday (Dec. 11), framing the opportunity as an essential representation moment for the LGBTQ+ community.Bess released on a suborbital trip with Blue Origin as one of 6 area travelers on the businesss New Shepard rocket. They flew with their dad, Lane Bess, as one of the objectives four paying guests that joined “Good Morning America” host Michael Strahan and Laura Shepard Churchley, daughter of the first American in space Alan Shepard, on the flight. ” My whole life Ive wanted to make individuals who feel like they didnt belong feel welcome,” Bess, who livestreams under the Twitch handle MeepsKitten, told Xtra in early December. ” Im no hero here; Im just choosing a flight,” they added.Video: Watch Michael Strahan and team float in space with Blue OriginImage 1 of 2Blue Origin New Shepard NS-19 traveler Cameron Bess holds up a toy football while floating in weightlessness throughout their suborbital spaceflight on Dec. 11, 2021. (Image credit: Blue Origin) Image 2 of 2Blue Origin New Shepard NS-19 guest Cameron Bess holds up a “Meowdy” message while floating in weightlessness during their suborbital spaceflight on Dec. 11, 2021. (Image credit: Blue Origin) Bess rode into space alongside their dad Lane Bess, who is primary and creator of a technology-focused venture fund called Bess Ventures and Advisory, during heaven Origin NS-19 flight.The Besses are the very first parent-child duo to fly in area together, with Cameron likewise including to a tiny variety of known LGBTQ+ astronauts who have made it to space, amongst more than 600 spaceflyers overall.Meanwhile on Instagram @blueorigin pic.twitter.com/oCOUZz7cZpDecember 7, 2021See moreMine. Its cheesy, however its a good expect the future https://t.co/AvO5sVUe98 pic.twitter.com/NuGAdHh4XADecember 7, 2021See moreBess brought the pansexual flag with them to suborbital space, in addition to a paw to represent the “furry” neighborhood that has interests in anthropomorphic animals, implying animals with human-like qualities. (Bess has a whole furry match they were revealing on Twitter, but due to mass limitations, there was no space for the whole ensemble in the New Shepard spacecraft.) The brand-new industrial astronaut joins simply 2 other known LGBTQ+ individuals who have reached space: NASA astronauts Sally Ride (now deceased) and Anne McClain (who is still with the corps). Ride just revealed her same-sex relationship posthumously, while McClains was made public due to a legal scenario with her ex-spouse. Bess, stating they are really grateful their daddy is so supportive of who they are, took part in pre-flight activities such as positioning with the pansexual flag and signing a celebratory postcard with the word “Diversity.” ” Its tacky,” Bess stated of the postcard on Twitter, “but its a great wish for the future.” Follow Elizabeth Howell on Twitter @howellspace. Follow us on Twitter @Spacedotcom or on Facebook..
