TRON founder Justin Sun made his long-awaited flight to space aboard the Blue Origin rocket. Here are the key details.
Flight Details of Justin Sun
The flight took off at 7:42 a.m. local time from West Texas. Justin and five other passengers spent 10 minutes traveling to the edge of Earth's atmosphere, landing safely by parachute around 9:00 a.m., concluding Blue Origin’s 14th human spaceflight.
Crew Composition and Flight Features
The New Shepard capsule carried six individuals: Justin Sun, real estate investor Arvi Bahal, Turkish businessman Gökhan Erdem, meteorologist and journalist Deborah Martorell, teacher Lionel Pitchford, and venture capital founder JD Russell. The flight reached apogee at 8:47 a.m., and the capsule safely touched down at 8:53.
Justin Sun and His Previous Achievements
Justin secured his flight four years ago, placing the highest bid of $28 million during a Blue Origin auction, benefitting charity. Originally, he was set to fly with Jeff Bezos on the first flight but had to delay. In his post-flight video, Justin emphasized the importance of protecting our planet.
Justin Sun's journey to space marks a significant event for him and the broader crypto industry, highlighting the pursuit of exploring new horizons.
