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Blockstream launched Blockstream Satellite Application Programming Interface (API) Beta, according to an official announcement from the company on Jan. 16.

Blockstream’s Satellite API aims to help developers use their company’s satellite network to broadcast data.

After tests are completed, “the satellite API will switch to mainnet to become one of the world’s first bitcoin-powered satellite services,” according to the announcement

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Blockstream Satellite API allows to use its satellites for encrypted messaging, with users paying for the service via the Lightning testnet, which means that broadcasting is free for the moment.

Developers can submit messages through a RESTful API, while users will be able to submit messages via the Blockstream website.

Blockstream first unveiled its plans to develop its satellite network in August 2017, claiming that it wants to “connect everyone on the planet”.