Media Report | Justin Sun Poised to Become the Youngest Chinese Astronaut, Blue Origin Announces Latest Passenger List

On July 21, Blue Origin, the commercial space company founded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced the passenger list for its next space trip. Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, will realize his space dream by boarding Blue Origin's 'New Shepard' rocket. This makes Sun the youngest Chinese commercial astronaut in history, writing a historic chapter in the integration of commercial spaceflight and the Chinese community. In 2021, Sun successfully bid $28 million for the first manned flight seat on 'New Shepard' and donated all the bidding funds to Blue Origin's 'Club for the Future' to support global youth STEM education. This feat not only fulfills his childhood dream of space but also highlights his fearless spirit of adventure and profound concern for the future of humanity.

Chinese Entrepreneur to Complete Space Dream Journey

The spacecraft used by Blue Origin consists of a booster and a space capsule. The rocket booster will carry the space capsule to an altitude of about 75 kilometers before separating from it; the space capsule will then continue to ascend until it crosses the Kármán line at 100 kilometers. Passengers will experience about 4 minutes of weightlessness inside the capsule; then slowly descend back to the ground, with the entire journey lasting about 10 minutes.

This process design ensures flight safety while maximizing the passengers' space experience. To date, more than 70 people have realized their space dreams through Blue Origin's space trips.

Justin Sun's space journey is the pinnacle of his consistent adventurous spirit. From founding TRON to promoting blockchain technology innovation, he has always challenged the unknown with fearless courage and pursued his dreams unswervingly. "Going to space has been my dream since childhood, and it is also the direction of humanity's future," Sun said after successfully bidding for the Blue Origin flight seat. "With the rapid development of commercial spaceflight, entering space may become a dream that everyone can achieve. We are entering a great era of spaceflight. Blue Origin and 'Club for the Future' are inspiring young people around the world to realize their dreams in science, technology, and space exploration. I feel it is necessary to help people achieve this vision."

As one of China's most well-known post-90s entrepreneurs, Justin Sun has not only created TRON's global influence in the blockchain field but also won worldwide reputation for the Chinese community through this space feat. From becoming the first Chinese entrepreneur to go to space to promoting TRON to become a blockchain platform with over 300 million global users, he has demonstrated the wisdom and responsibility of the Chinese people with his actions, adding a dazzling light to the image of Chinese people on the global technology stage.

Whether through TRON's decentralized finance innovation or donating $28 million to support cutting-edge technology education, Justin Sun has always stood at the forefront of technology and dreams, daring to try and leading change.

From Blockchain to Interstellar, Justin Sun Becomes the First Again

In 2021, Justin Sun bid $28 million for the first manned flight seat on Blue Origin's 'New Shepard' but could not make the trip due to schedule conflicts. Now, he will realize his space dream, boarding 'New Shepard' to cross the Kármán line (100 kilometers), experience several minutes of weightlessness, and overlook the magnificent scenery of Earth. This feat makes him the first Chinese entrepreneur to bring the pioneering spirit of the blockchain industry into space.

As the founder of TRON, Justin Sun has achieved multiple milestones in the blockchain field. To date, TRON has surpassed 300 million global users, with on-chain USDT issuance reaching 81.6 billion, daily active addresses exceeding 3 million, and on-chain stablecoin settlement volume expected to surpass Visa this year, becoming the pillar of the global stablecoin ecosystem and the most important new payment system infrastructure.

On July 17, the U.S. Nasdaq-listed company SRM Entertainment officially changed its stock ticker from 'SRM' to 'TRON', once again setting a record for Chinese blockchain, marking TRON's entry into the world's most important and active financial markets and achieving a milestone in continuously building its brand's international influence. In the process of crypto assets being recognized by sovereign states and mainstream institutions, TRON, led by Justin Sun, has once again shaped the first in the blockchain public chain track.

These achievements add a technological and innovative background to Justin Sun's space feat, highlighting his pioneering spirit in promoting blockchain technology globally.

Setting a New Benchmark, the Integration of Blockchain and Commercial Spaceflight

Justin Sun's space journey is not only a personal historic breakthrough but also sets a new benchmark for the blockchain industry. As the first Chinese entrepreneur to go to space, he not only promotes TRON's brand influence globally but also inspires more tech entrepreneurs to pursue cross-domain innovative breakthroughs. As shown in his global vision during the dialogue with Eric Trump at the 2025 Token 2049 summit, Justin Sun is always committed to combining blockchain technology with cutting-edge fields, exploring the infinite possibilities of decentralization. His adventurous spirit and steadfast support for cutting-edge technology set an example for the global tech community.

This space flight also highlights the booming development of commercial spaceflight. Blue Origin has successfully conducted 13 manned flights, sending more than 70 people to the edge of space. Justin Sun's participation further proves that commercial spaceflight is becoming a universal reality from a dream of a few. He also linked this space journey with youth STEM education, providing valuable opportunities for global youth to learn science and technology, demonstrating his profound concern for the future fate of humanity.

"Space exploration is a common mission of all humanity," Justin Sun said, "I hope this flight will inspire more young people to devote themselves to technology and innovation, jointly shaping humanity's interstellar future." He plans to carry the TRON logo and the national flag of the People's Republic of China during the flight, symbolizing the dual significance of blockchain and international cooperation and showcasing the global influence of the Chinese community.

From completing his life's reversal to enter Peking University, to creating one of the world's most influential blockchain platforms, and then to entering space to complete an interstellar journey, he has demonstrated the wisdom and responsibility of the Chinese people with his fearless spirit of adventure and unswerving belief in pursuing dreams, also inspiring global entrepreneurs to break boundaries and pursue excellence.

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