When a group of ordinary people fly to space with Justin Sun
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When a group of ordinary people fly to space with Justin Sun
Five spaceflight candidates' dream of the stars.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsIn 2025, Justin Sun will embark on a historic journey into commercial human spaceflight alongside one lucky HTX user. This is not only the first crossover between the crypto industry and space exploration but also a bold declaration about dreams, adventure, and breaking boundaries.
Since HTX launched its "Mars Program," global users have responded with overwhelming enthusiasm, with over 10,000 people signing up. After multiple rounds of rigorous screening, five finalists have emerged from fierce competition. Among them are entrepreneurs, financial professionals, and ordinary "grinders." Their stories differ, yet they all share the same dream—to fly into the vastness of space.
We interviewed these five candidates to hear why they渴望 this space journey and their profound thoughts on Web3, adventure, and the future.
Chris: An Entrepreneur's Space Dream—from Shenzhou V to the Mars Program
Chris’s dream of space began in 2003 with the successful launch of Shenzhou V. Then an elementary school student, he was first captivated by the mystery and immensity of the universe during a school speech themed around space. In college, he read Frank White’s *The Overview Effect*, which describes astronauts’ cognitive transformation when looking back at Earth from space—a moment that deeply moved him.
"Back then, I told myself I must go to space before turning 40," Chris recalled. However, the high cost of commercial spaceflight made the dream seem distant. Chris knew only entrepreneurial success could turn it into reality.
His Web3 startup has faced broken funding chains, hacker attacks, and even nearly hiring a programmer from North Korea. Yet these crises didn’t defeat him—they became fuel for his journey to the stars. Today, his company is valued at $1–2 billion, and the "Mars Program" has opened new possibilities for his lifelong dream.
"If I really make it to space, I’ll bring a camera and a pair of headphones to listen to the *Interstellar* soundtrack in zero gravity," he said. "I want to tell everyone on Earth: Even the most impossible dreams can come true one day."
Yiyue (January): From Firefighting to Space—A Firefighter’s Spirit of Adventure
"Go wild while you’re young—otherwise, you’ll never do it." This simple phrase captures Yiyue’s motivation for joining the "Mars Program." As a quantitative trader, he’s used to seeking opportunities in financial markets, but in life, he craves adventure.
Yiyue used to be a firefighter and participated in numerous rescue operations. "The tension of putting out fires and saving lives, followed by that sense of accomplishment—it’s something no trade can match," he said. Now, HTX’s "Mars Program" excites him: "This is so cool. Who knows what even more thrilling activities might come next?" To him, HTX is not just a trading platform, but a community that dares to dream.
As a child, he had many wild fantasies, and he still holds onto that childlike wonder. If he actually reaches space, he wants to bring a ruler and take a photo with the caption: "Give me a lever long enough, and I shall move the Earth."
"One day in heaven, a year on Earth," he joked. "In space, time might feel completely different."
Zhang Chuangxiong: A Common Man’s Declaration to Space
"I want to prove that ordinary people can also touch space." Zhang Chuangxiong introduces himself simply: "An average professional." But his passion for the crypto industry and space exploration is anything but ordinary.
As a child, he once fantasized about raising a tiger for security; now he jokes, "Maybe a promising altcoin would be more reliable." Indeed, Web3 has shown him the possibility of asset sovereignty—breaking down traditional financial barriers so that ownership and personal value no longer depend on centralized rules. The "Mars Program" reveals another possibility: even someone as ordinary as him could join a space journey once reserved for billionaires and astronauts.
"The core of the crypto industry and space exploration is the same—they both challenge boundaries and embrace the unknown," he said.
Zhang Gaokui: From Paragliding to Space—the Ultimate Romance of a Finance Professional
Zhang Gaokui is a finance professional who once led his company’s IPO, giving him a sharp instinct for risk and opportunity. When he saw HTX’s "Mars Program," his immediate reaction was: "This is blockchain’s ultimate romance! While other platforms are still giving away Teslas, Justin is literally taking us beyond the atmosphere."
He’s been curious about the universe since childhood: "Where exactly is Earth located in the cosmos? And what lies beyond the universe?" These questions have fueled his fascination with space. In life, he loves extreme sports and once flew solo in a paraglider for five hours. "When you hit an updraft and suddenly get lifted hundreds of meters, that heart-pounding thrill surpasses any market fluctuation," he said.
If he makes it to space, he wants to bring a terrestrial plant to remind humanity of our planet’s fragility. "Looking back at Earth from space, I’d say: Protect our blue planet well."
Qiu Jun: From a Stargazing Teen to a Crypto Veteran Riding Rockets
Qiu Jun is a veteran crypto participant and an astronomy photography enthusiast. Fascinated by the stars since childhood, he and his classmates built rockets and experimented with fuels in middle school—often causing minor accidents, but planting the seed of a lifelong dream to look up at the sky. Now, after ten years深耕 on the HTX trading platform—from early quant trader to firm believer in Web3—he has witnessed the industry’s ups and downs and continuously sought meaning in freedom through risk. Upon learning that HTX had launched the "Mars Program," he signed up without hesitation. "For an astronomy lover, seeing Earth from space and photographing the Milky Way is a once-in-a-lifetime dream."
In Qiu Jun’s eyes, HTX is more than a platform—it’s like a bold and action-driven partner: "Ten years together, from opening trading positions to launching spacecraft." And the greatest opportunity Web3 offers ordinary people isn't just financial freedom, but a redefinition of participation, ownership, and collaboration. "Decentralization isn’t just a slogan—it’s a new order that replaces authority and achieves consensus," he said. Moving from the blockchain to outer space is both a metaphor and a reality—an invitation for every believer in the future to start rewriting rules through action.
Conclusion: The Crypto World’s "Overview Effect"
In 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts took the iconic "Earthrise" photo while orbiting the Moon—the first time humanity saw the full Earth from space. This shift in perspective, known as the "Overview Effect," caused countless people to rethink humanity’s place in the universe.
Today, commercial spaceflight is giving ordinary people a chance to experience this cognitive shift. On another front, Web3 is quietly driving a revolution of "boundary removal"—granting individuals unprecedented control over their wealth.
Justin Sun’s "Mars Program" is more than a marketing campaign—it’s a symbol of Web3 spirit: Everyone deserves a shot at dreams once thought unattainable.
In 2025, one of these five—Chris, Yiyue, Zhang Chuangxiong, Zhang Gaokui, or Qiu Jun—will represent the global crypto community and fly into space. No matter who becomes the lucky one, their stories already prove one thing:
In the world of Web3, ordinary people can reach for the stars.
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