Justin Sun Joins Blue Origin’s NS-34 Mission

Justin Sun, founder of Tron, is set to capitalize on his big investment with a flight on Blue Origin’s upcoming space mission. The company has announced the crew for New Shepard’s 34th mission, marking its 14th human flight since Jeff Bezos led the inaugural mission in 2021. In total, Blue Origin has flown over 70 individuals beyond the Kármán line—our recognized threshold of outer space. Sun previously secured the first seat on New Shepard in June 2021 with a staggering $28 million bid. These funds were donated to Blue Origin’s foundation, Club for the Future, which allocated $1 million grants to 19 nonprofit organizations focused on space initiatives. Expressing his excitement, Sun stated on X, "Proud to join Blue Origin’s NS-34 mission and continue encouraging youth to pursue their dreams in science and space!" The flight date is expected to be revealed soon. Tron has emerged as a prominent blockchain operating system, notably for stablecoins. Before founding Tron, Sun served as the chief representative for Ripple in the Greater China Area. Recently, Sun has also been strategically accumulating investments. He is one of the leading holders of the Original Trump memecoin and expressed plans to invest $100 million in it. Previously, he put $75 million into World Liberty Financial, which then acquired significant amounts of Tron’s TRX token. In a significant move, SRM Entertainment rebranded to Tron Inc. after staking 365 million TRX in its crypto treasury, appointing Sun as an adviser. Additionally, last November, he purchased the controversial artwork of Maurizio Cattelan, a banana taped to a wall, for over $6 million. Disclaimer: The Block is a freelancer news outlet offering research and insights into the crypto sector. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is a principal investor in The Block. Foresight Ventures is involved in crypto investments through companies like Bitget, maintaining The Block’s independent operations to ensure accurate information in the industry.