? Renowned crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, the founder of the TRON blockchain, plans to travel to space aboard the New Shepard suborbital rocket developed by Blue Origin. The launch is scheduled for the coming months and will be part of the NS-34 mission.
Sun won his ticket back in 2021 during a Blue Origin auction, but due to the pandemic and other delays, his participation was postponed. He has now confirmed his intention to join the expedition in person.
What we know:
- New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket developed by Blue Origin, a company founded by Jeff Bezos.
- The flight lasts around 11 minutes, allowing passengers to experience weightlessness at over 100 km altitude.
- Sun initially planned to raffle off tickets to others but has now stated he will personally be on board.
Justin will join a six-person crew that includes a real estate investor, a businessman, a meteorologist, a venture capitalist, and a participant from a previous New Shepard flight.
? Why it matters:
Justin Sun will become one of the first figures from the crypto industry to travel to space, highlighting the desire of blockchain entrepreneurs to participate in breakthroughs that reach far beyond the digital world.
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