Blue Origin is now enabling customers to pay for their New Shepard suborbital spaceflights using digital currencies, thanks to a newly established partnership with Shift4.
Shift4 Facilitates Crypto Transactions for Blue Origin’s Space Tourism Initiative
Effective immediately, aspiring space travelers can secure their spot on a New Shepard flight by utilizing several popular cryptocurrencies. Accepted digital assets include bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), solana (SOL), tether (USDT), and USDC. Shift4 will handle the processing of these transactions, making it simpler for customers to use their digital holdings for the unique experience of space travel.