With Upcoming Space Launch, Adventurer Jaime Alemán Set to Complete the "Grand Slam" of Travel
Having Visited All 193 Countries and Both Poles, Alemán Now Eyes Space and a Human First
HOUSTON, May 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaime Alemán of Panama, a distinguished lawyer and former senior diplomat, is about to make history—again.
The pioneering space company Blue Origin announced this week that Mr. Alemán will be among the crew aboard its next suborbital mission, set to launch in the coming weeks. At age 73, this voyage to space will mark the final leg of Alemán's extraordinary, decades-long journey: visiting every country on Earth, setting foot on both the North and South Poles, and now, reaching the edge of space.
"I didn't set out on this quest to set a record," said Mr. Alemán. "I did it as a challenge to myself. I wanted to experience our planet in the most intimate way possible—through its boundless beauty, magic, and people. Going to space lets me take all of that in, to see the Earth not as different nations and races and creeds, but as our one home."
Upon completion of the flight, Mr. Alemán is expected to become the first person in history to achieve this unique trifecta: all 193 United Nations-recognized countries, both polar extremes, and outer space. An application for official recognition has been submitted to Guinness World Records.
A Life of Purpose, A Journey Without Borders
Alemán's lifelong pursuit has not only been about travel—it's been about curiosity, diplomacy, and connecting cultures. His adventures have spanned from remote Himalayan villages to war-torn capitals, from desert caravans in the Sahara to scientific outposts in Antarctica.
And soon, they will extend beyond Earth.
About Jaime Alemán
Jaime Alemán is a lawyer, global traveler, former Ambassador of Panama to the United States, and founder of Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal)—one of Latin America's leading law firms. He has long championed cross-cultural understanding, sustainable travel, and international cooperation.
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