๐ BREAKING TODAY: Justin Sun to Join Blue Originโs Next Manned Space Mission! ๐
Blue Origin has announced the crew for its upcoming New Shepard NS-34 mission, set to launch soon. Among the six passengers is H.E. Justin Sun, founder of TRON and the winning bidder of a $28 million seat auctioned in 2021. The proceeds from this auction benefitted 19 space-focused charities aimed at inspiring future generations to pursue careers in STEAM and shaping the future of life in space .
๐งโ๐ The Crew:
Arvi Bahal
Gรถkhan Erdem
Deborah Martorell
Lionel Pitchford
J.D. Russell (flying for the second time; previously on NS-28)
H.E. Justin Sun (TRON Founder and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO)
This mission marks the 14th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 34th in its history. To date, Blue Origin has flown 70 people above the Kรกrmรกn line, the internationally recognized boundary of space .
๐ Why This Matters:
Crypto Meets Space: Justin Sun's participation underscores the growing intersection between the tech and space industries.
Charitable Impact: The $28 million bid not only secured a seat for Sun but also supported STEM education and space innovation through Blue Originโs foundation, Club for the Future .
Inspiration for Future Generations: This mission aims to inspire youth worldwide to dream big and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).
๐ญ Looking Ahead:
As Blue Origin continues to expand its commercial space activities, this mission highlights the increasing involvement of private sector leaders in space exploration. The participation of figures like Justin Sun may pave the way for more tech entrepreneurs to venture into space, blending innovation with exploration.
Stay tuned for the official launch date and live webcast details, which will be announced soon. ๐