In 2016, a project called "Blockstream" launched a satellite service that broadcasted the entire Bitcoin blockchain from space. The goal was to make Bitcoin accessible even in remote or underserved areas of the world by providing a direct broadcast of the blockchain data via satellite.

This innovative project had the potential to enable people in regions with limited internet connectivity to participate in the Bitcoin network. Users could set up a satellite dish to receive blockchain data, verifying transactions and even making Bitcoin transactions without needing a direct internet connection.