On the evening of August 3, 2025, TRON founder Justin Sun successfully completed a suborbital space flight aboard Blue Origin's 'New Shepard' spacecraft. This marks him as the youngest Chinese commercial astronaut in history, also writing a historic page for the Chinese people in the field of commercial space travel.
As early as 2021, Justin Sun successfully bid for a seat on the first crewed flight of the 'New Shepard' for $28 million and donated all the bidding funds to Club for the Future, a subsidiary of Blue Origin, to support STEM education for young people around the world. He has kept this seat until now, waiting for a more symbolic moment to fulfill his dream of flying.
After the flight, Justin Sun stated, 'I waited four full years for this flight. But we finally made it happen. I am very grateful to Mr. Bezos and his team for making this all possible. Thank you to my parents for bringing me into this world. When I looked down at Earth from space, it really felt very small—but it is our home. We must do everything we can to protect it. This was my first commitment and first step towards space, and there will be more in the future.'
With the successful completion of this mission, Justin Sun not only became the youngest Chinese astronaut but also put into action the concept of 'technology for good, exploring the infinite,' setting an example of adventure and innovation for young people worldwide.
Chinese entrepreneur completes dream journey to space
The spacecraft used by Blue Origin consists of a booster and a space capsule. The rocket booster sends the space capsule to an altitude of about 75 kilometers before separating; the capsule then continues to ascend until it surpasses the Kármán line at over 100 kilometers. Passengers will experience about 4 minutes of weightlessness inside the capsule; afterward, it will slowly descend to the ground, with the entire journey lasting about 10 minutes.
This process design ensures flight safety while maximizing the passenger experience in space. So far, over 70 people have achieved their space dreams through Blue Origin's space journey.
Justin Sun's journey to space is the pinnacle manifestation of his consistent adventurous spirit. From founding TRON to driving blockchain technology innovation, he has always challenged the unknown with fearless courage and pursued dreams with unwavering determination.
As one of the most famous post-90s entrepreneurs in China, Justin Sun has not only established the global influence of TRON in the blockchain field but has also earned international reputation for Chinese people through this space feat. From becoming the youngest Chinese entrepreneur to go to space to promoting TRON as a blockchain platform with over 300 million global users, he has demonstrated the wisdom and responsibility of the Chinese people through his actions, adding a brilliant shine to the image of Chinese individuals on the global technology stage.
Whether through TRON's decentralized financial innovations or by bidding $28 million in donations to support cutting-edge technology education, Justin Sun has always stood at the forefront of technology and dreams, daring to try and lead change.
From blockchain to interstellar, Justin Sun once again becomes the first
As the founder of TRON, Justin Sun has achieved several milestones in the blockchain field. So far, TRON has surpassed 320 million global users, with an on-chain issuance of USDT reaching 82.6 billion, and daily active addresses exceeding 3 million. The total settlement amount of on-chain stablecoins is expected to surpass Visa this year, becoming a pillar of the global stablecoin ecosystem and the most important infrastructure for new payment systems.
This space flight also highlights the booming development of commercial space travel. Blue Origin has successfully executed more than 10 crewed flights, sending over 70 people to the edge of space. Justin Sun's participation further proves that commercial space travel is transitioning from a dream of a few to a reality accessible to many. He also linked this space journey to youth STEM education, providing valuable opportunities for young people around the world to learn about science and technology, demonstrating his profound concern for the future of humanity.
'Space exploration is a common mission for all humanity,' Justin Sun stated, 'I hope to inspire more young people to engage in technology and innovation through this flight, shaping humanity's interstellar future together.'
From achieving a turnaround in life to enter Peking University, to creating one of the world's most influential blockchain platforms, and then entering space to complete an interstellar journey, he has proven the wisdom and responsibility of the Chinese people with his fearless spirit of adventure and unwavering belief in pursuing dreams, also inspiring global entrepreneurs to boldly break boundaries and pursue excellence.
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