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NDTV
03-08-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Who Is Arvinder Singh Bahal? Agra-Born Investor To Fly On Blue Origin Mission Today
Arvinder "Arvi" Singh Bahal, a real estate investor from Agra, is set to fly to space with Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. The mission, named NS-34 is scheduled to be launched from West Texas on Sunday. The 79-year-old will be one of the few Indian-origin civilians to travel beyond the Karman line, the internationally recognised boundary of space. The flight is part of Blue Origin's New Shepard space tourism programme. So far, the programme has flown 70 people to space. NS-34 will carry a diverse, international crew. Other NS-34 crew members include tech entrepreneur Justin Sun, Turkish businessman Gokhan Erdem, Puerto Rican meteorologist Deborah Martorell, British teacher Lionel Pitchford, and venture capitalist JD Russell. Who Is Arvinder Singh Bahal? Arvinder Singh Bahal was born on October 13, 1945, in Agra. He grew up near the Taj Mahal and now lives in Beverly, Massachusetts, US. He has been a naturalised US citizen since 1979, after obtaining a Green Card in 1977. He is the president of Bahal Properties, a real estate company he led since 1975, as per his Linkedin profile. He built successful ventures in fashion, sportswear, hospitality, and real estate over the past 45+ years. He got married in 1979 and has two children and four grandchildren. He initially joined India's National Defense Academy in 1962 but left due to a polo accident that caused partial hearing loss. He later worked on a Scottish-owned tea plantation in Darjeeling for nearly four years. By 1970, he ventured into the garment manufacturing business near Delhi. He has visited all 196 countries across all seven continents. He has been to both the North and South Poles. He has skydived over Mount Everest and the Pyramids of Giza. He holds a private pilot's licence and is trained to fly helicopters. He is fluent in six languages. His travels include remote regions such as Greenland, Patagonia, North Korea, and major deserts like the Sahara. His photography work has earned global media coverage. He describes himself as a lifelong adventurer. He recently wrote his first book, Tireless Traveler, with more publications planned.
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Agra-born Arvi Bahal to join Blue Origin's space tourism flight on August 3
Arvinder "Arvi" Singh Bahal, a real estate investor born in Uttar Pradesh's Agra, is among the six crew members who will fly to space's edge on board Blue Origin's space tourism flight NS-34 on August 3. Arvinder "Arvi" Singh Bahal, a real estate investor born in Uttar Pradesh's Agra.(Facebook/Blue Origin) According to Blue Origin, billionaire Jeff Bezos' space venture, its next New Shepard crewed flight, NS-34, will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas on Sunday, August 3. The launch window for the flight opens at 7:30am local time. This mission is the 14th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 34th in Blue Origin's history. So far, Blue Origin has flown 70 people above the Kármán line, the internationally recognised boundary of space. Bahal will be joined by Turkish businessman Gkhan Erdem, Puerto Rican meteorologist and journalist Deborah Martorell, English philanthropist Lionel Pitchford, entrepreneur JD Russell and Ambassador and former Permanent Representative of Grenada HE Justin Sun. Who is Arvi Singh Bahal? A real estate investor, Arvi Singh Bahal, is a naturalised US citizen. According to Blue Origin, Bahal is a lifelong traveller and has visited every country in the world. He has also been to the North and South Poles, skydived at Mount Everest, and visited the Pyramids of Giza. Bahal holds a private pilot's license and flies helicopters. According to his LinkedIn profile, Bahal is the president of Bahal Properties, a real estate company which he has led since 1975.
Mint
02-08-2025
- Business
- Mint
Meet Arvinder ‘Arvi' Singh Bahal: Agra's real estate investor will join Blue Origin's space tourism flight
Uttar Pradesh's real estate investor, Arvinder "Arvi" Singh Bahal, is all set to join Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin's upcoming space tourism flight. The flight, NS-34, is part of Blue Origin's New Shepard programme, set to take off from West Texas on 3 August at 6 pm (IST). The NS-34 has so far taken 70 people past the Karman line, the internationally recognised boundary of space. 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 – previously flew on NS-28), and H.E. Justin Sun, the winning bidder of the first New Shepard seat in 2021. As per the details, Sun bid $28 million which benefitted 19 space-focused charities and inspired young people in STEAM fields. This will be 14th human flight and 34th overall mission for Blue Origin's New Shepard program. 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. Earlier on 14 April, 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.
NDTV
02-08-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Agra-Born Arvi Bahal To Fly To Edge Of Space Aboard Blue Origin Mission
Arvinder "Arvi" Singh Bahal, a real estate investor originally from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is set to join Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin's upcoming space tourism flight. The flight is scheduled for launch on August 3 from West Texas. The flight, NS-34, is part of Blue Origin's New Shepard programme, which has so far taken 70 people past the Karman line, the internationally recognised boundary of space. While NS-34 features a diverse international crew, Mr Bahal stands out not just for his Indian roots, but for a life defined by relentless exploration. Now a naturalised US citizen, he will become one of the few Indian-origin civilians to travel to the edge of space. A Life Of Exploration According to reports, Mr Bahal describes himself as a lifelong adventurer. The Blue Origin website stated that he has made it a personal mission to visit every country in the world. Mr Bahal has also stood at both the North and South Poles and skydived Mount Everest and the Pyramids of Giza. He even holds a private pilot's licence and is trained to fly helicopters. His next journey, soaring into suborbital space aboard New Shepard, is a natural extension of his adventurous spirit. Business And Background According to his LinkedIn profile, Bahal is the president of Bahal Properties, a real estate company he has led since 1975. With over 50 years in the industry, he has built a successful business career alongside his global travels. Other Members Of The Crew Bahal will be flying alongside five other people from around the world: HE Justin Sun, tech entrepreneur and founder of TRON. Gokhan Erdem, a Turkish businessman and space enthusiast. Deborah Martorell, a Puerto Rican meteorologist and science journalist. Lionel Pitchford, a British teacher and philanthropist based in Spain. JD Russell, a returning Blue Origin flyer and venture capitalist. Welcome to Astronaut Village, NS-34 Crew! — Blue Origin (@blueorigin) August 1, 2025 This will be the 14th crewed mission of Blue Origin's New Shepard programme and its 34th overall flight. The mission will be streamed live, with a webcast beginning 30 minutes before liftoff. A Symbolic Journey For Arvi Bahal, the flight is more than just a thrill. Born in Agra, his journey from the city on the banks of the Yamuna river to the edge of space speaks to the growing presence of Indian-origin professionals in global frontiers like commercial spaceflight.
