TRON founder Justin Sun has been confirmed as the next crew member for Blue Origin’s New Shepard spaceflight, making him set to become the youngest Chinese commercial astronaut. Blue Origin announced Sun secured his seat on the suborbital flight through a $28 million bid.
The winning bid amount has been donated by Sun to Blue Origin’s non-profit initiative, Club for the Future. This organization is dedicated to inspiring future generations to pursue careers in STEM fields and the development of space.
Sun’s participation in the mission is presented as symbolizing the convergence of the blockchain industry’s pioneering spirit with the advancement of space exploration. The initiative underscores a growing connection between frontier technologies represented by blockchain development and aerospace endeavors.