Cryptocurrency Pioneer Justin Sun Makes Space History with Blue Origin

- Justin Sun becomes youngest Chinese-born commercial astronaut. - Flight marks groundbreaking moment linking cryptocurrency and space exploration. On August 3, 2025 (UTC), TRON founder Justin Sun completed a historic spaceflight aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket on mission NS-34. The flight, which launched from Blue Origin's West Texas site at 8:43 a.m. EDT, lasted approximately 10 minutes and crossed the Kármán line—the internationally recognized boundary of space. As one of 6 passengers on board, Sun became the youngest Chinese-born commercial astronaut. On August 3, 2025, Bitcoin.com News, The Block, and GeekWire reported that Sun had secured his seat with a winning bid of $28 million during a 2021 auction. He subsequently donated the proceeds to Blue Origin's foundation, Club for the Future, which supports STEM education by providing grants to space-focused non-profits. Although he was scheduled to fly on Blue Origin’s first crewed mission in 2021, Sun postponed due to a scheduling conflict, eventually fulfilling his spaceflight dream as part of NS-34. During the flight, Sun symbolized his connection to the global blockchain community by carrying 1,000 personal wishes from TRON users into space. Upon returning to Earth, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity and reflected on his long-standing ambition to travel beyond the planet. The event marks a milestone, connecting cryptocurrency innovation with advancements in commercial space exploration. According to CoinMarketCap on August 3, TRON (TRX) was trading at $0.326 as of 19:08 UTC, and its 24-hour trading volume had increased by 2,071%.