Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal: Agra's Real Estate Tycoon to Join Blue Origin's Space Mission
Agra-based real estate investor Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal is set to join Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin on their upcoming space tourism flight, NS-34, on August 3, 2023.
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Welcoming Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal on the New Shepard programme, Blue Origin took to X and wrote, “Welcome to Astronaut Village, NS-34 Crew!”
Bahal will be joined by Turkish businessman Gkhan Erdem, Puerto Rican meteorologist and Emmy Award–winning journalist Deborah Martorell, English philanthropist Lionel Pitchford, entrepreneur J.D. Russell, who previously flew on NS-28, and H.E. Justin Sun, the winning bidder of the first New Shepard seat in 2021. Sun bid $28 million, which benefitted 19 space-focused charities and inspired young people in STEAM fields.
This will be the 14th human flight and 34th overall mission for Blue Origin’s New Shepard program.
About Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal:
Bahal is a US citizen but has roots in Uttar Pradesh's Agra. His journey began from the city on the banks of the Yamuna river. He has stood at both the North and South Poles and skydived Mount Everest and the Pyramids of Giza. Apart from this, Bahal also holds a private pilot's licence and is trained to fly helicopters.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Bahal is the president of Bahal Properties, a real estate company which he has led since 1975. Alongside his global travels, Bahal has built a successful business career. Earlier, Bahal had remarked on his love for challenging boundaries.
Previous Flight:
Earlier on April 14, pop icon Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, and four other women were part of the Blue Origin mission that lasted approximately 11 minutes, crossing the Kármán line before returning safely to Earth. The flight featured Katy Perry, former NASA engineer Aisha Bowe, astronaut and activist Amanda Nguyễn, CBS host Gayle King, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sánchez, fiancée of Jeff Bezos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal?
Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal is a US citizen with roots in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. He is a real estate investor and the president of Bahal Properties, a company he has led since 1975. Bahal is known for his adventurous spirit, having stood at both the North and South Poles and skydived from Mount Everest and the Pyramids of Giza.
What is the New Shepard program?
The New Shepard program is a reusable suborbital rocket system developed by Blue Origin, a spaceflight company founded by Jeff Bezos. It is designed to take paying customers and scientific payloads to the edge of space and back.
When is the NS-34 flight scheduled to take off?
The NS-34 flight is scheduled to take off from West Texas on August 3, 2023, at 6 pm IST.
Who else is joining Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal on the NS-34 flight?
Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal will be joined by Turkish businessman Gkhan Erdem, Puerto Rican meteorologist and Emmy Award–winning journalist Deborah Martorell, English philanthropist Lionel Pitchford, entrepreneur J.D. Russell, and H.E. Justin Sun, the winning bidder of the first New Shepard seat in 2021.
What is the significance of the Karman line?
The Karman line, located at an altitude of approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) above Earth's sea level, is the internationally recognized boundary of space. Crossing this line marks the transition from Earth's atmosphere to outer space.
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