Ex-Adventurer and Real Estate Tycoon Joins Jeff Bezos’ Spaceflight Scheduled for August 3
Blue Origin’s NS-34 Mission Set for August 3
Agra-born real estate investor Arvinder “Arvi” Singh Bahal, now a US citizen, is set to fly to the edge of space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard (NS-34) mission. Scheduled for launch on August 3 from West Texas, this will be Blue Origin’s 34th flight and the 14th crewed mission under its commercial spaceflight programme.
So far, over 70 people have crossed the Kármán line—the internationally recognized boundary of space—via this program. Now, Mr. Bahal joins a global crew making headlines in private space tourism.
🌍 A Life Fueled by Adventure
Mr. Bahal is far from an ordinary tourist:
- He has traveled to every country in the world.
- Visited both the North and South Poles.
- Skydived over Mount Everest and the Pyramids of Giza.
- Holds a private pilot’s license and can fly helicopters.
This upcoming suborbital flight is just the next frontier in his decades-long journey as a modern-day adventurer.
🏢 Entrepreneur with a Global Vision
Professionally, Arvi Bahal is the president of Bahal Properties, a U.S.-based real estate company he founded in 1975. With over five decades of experience, he has built a reputation for success in real estate while maintaining his passion for exploration and travel.
👨🚀 Meet the Diverse NS-34 Crew
Alongside Bahal, the NS-34 crew includes:
- Justin Sun – Tech entrepreneur and TRON blockchain founder.
- Gokhan Erdem – Turkish businessman and space enthusiast.
- Deborah Martorell – Puerto Rican meteorologist and science journalist.
- Lionel Pitchford – British educator and philanthropist.
- JD Russell – Venture capitalist and returning Blue Origin flyer.
The mission will be streamed live, with a webcast beginning 30 minutes before liftoff on Blue Origin’s official channels.
🌌 A Symbolic Moment for India and the Indian Diaspora
Mr. Bahal’s inclusion marks a significant milestone for Indian-origin individuals in space tourism. His journey from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to suborbital space serves as an inspiration to adventurers, entrepreneurs, and global citizens alike.
As private spaceflight becomes more accessible, Arvi Bahal’s story bridges India’s rich heritage with humanity’s next great frontier: space.
