To the moon? Justin Sun to be launched into space after $28M bid

Key Points

1. Blue Origin announced Justin Sun as part of the six-member crew for its 34th New Shepard mission, expected to launch soon.

2. Sun secured his seat in 2021 with a $28 million bid and was to select the other five crew members from the TRON DAO community.

3. Sun has significant financial ties to Trump-related ventures, including a $75 million investment in World Liberty Financial and plans for another $100 million purchase.

4. Sun faced a 2023 SEC lawsuit over alleged manipulative trading and unlawful touting of crypto asset securities, which saw developments under SEC Chair Mark Uyeda.

5. Blue Origin's mission follows its April launch, which garnered media attention, though specific details about the upcoming mission's timeline remain unclear.