> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.spacecoin.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.spacecoin.org/start-here/what-is-spacecoin.md).

# What is Spacecoin

Spacecoin is a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) project that combines three complex technologies: blockchain, satellites, and telecommunications.

A constellation of small satellites operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) provides internet connectivity worldwide, while the Creditcoin blockchain transparently manages network operations, payments, and verification. The $SPACE token serves as the coordination and payment layer for this network.

**Core Features**

**Physically Decentralized** The network uses a LEO satellite constellation that operates independently of terrestrial infrastructure such as cell towers and fiber optic cables. This space-based approach ensures reliable access even during natural disasters, government restrictions, and in remote regions where traditional internet fails. "No Kill Switch" — no single entity can control or shut down the entire network.

**Transparent & Trustless** Transaction hashes for all data transmissions are recorded on the Creditcoin blockchain. Anyone can independently verify the network's operational status, eliminating the need to trust centralized intermediaries.

**Borderlessly Accessible** Cryptocurrency payments remove financial and geographical barriers, enabling access even in regions with limited banking infrastructure. Regular users can also pay in fiat currency through local telecom providers.

**Open Network** Spacecoin operates as an Open Constellation model, where anyone meeting protocol standards can contribute their own satellites to the network without any application review process.

Spacecoin is building infrastructure for the emerging space economy. Just as the open internet created trillions of dollars in economic value by allowing anyone to build on it, Spacecoin is building the open infrastructure layer for space-based connectivity that anyone can participate in and build upon.

**Quick Stats**

| Item                | Detail                                                                     |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Blockchain          | Creditcoin                                                                 |
| Token               | $SPACE                                                                     |
| Satellites in Orbit | 4 total. CTC-0 mission has 1 satellite and CTC-1 mission has 3 satellites. |

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