Tron founder Justin Sun will join the upcoming crewed flight of Blue Origin, making him one of several high-profile participants in the mission.
Justin Sun's New Shepard Mission
Blue Origin announced that Justin Sun will be part of the next crewed flight aboard its New Shepard rocket. He won the seat in a 2021 auction with a bid of $28 million, with the proceeds going to 19 space-focused charities. However, Sun could not attend the July 2021 flight due to a scheduling conflict.
Blue Origin's Space Missions
According to Blue Origin's official release, this will be the 14th human flight for its New Shepard program and the 34th in the overall flight history of the company. The launch date has yet to be announced. After this mission, the total number of individuals flown past the Kármán line by Blue Origin will reach 76.
Controversies and Unique Purchases of Justin Sun
Earlier this year, Justin Sun filed a lawsuit against music mogul David Geffen in Manhattan federal court seeking to reclaim or receive up to $80 million in damages for an Alberto Giacometti sculpture he claims was stolen and sold without his consent. Last November, Sun bought one of three limited edition rights to Maurizio Cattelan's artwork 'Comedian'—featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall—for $5.2 million, after which he publicly ate the banana on stage.
Justin Sun continues to participate in high-profile events, including the upcoming space flight, highlighting his status as an influential figure in the business and technology world.
