About Us
Building an open and neutral infrastructure for the New Space Economy through advanced CubeSat manufacturing and space mission deployment, integrated with secure communication handsets, key management software, and digital financial infrastructure to enable trusted global fintech services.
Our Vision:
Revolutionizing the Space Economy
SpaceChain’s vision is to build a collaborative, accessible, and decentralized satellite infrastructure for the global community.
By combining satellite networks, secure communications, and fintech infrastructure, the platform focuses/enables trusted digital payments, secure connectivity, and resilient financial services on a global scale.
Executive Team
Zee Zheng
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
Cliff Beek
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Garzik
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
The SpaceChain Journey
Our journey has brought us through amazing achievements and milestones. Here are some highlights.
Feb 2018
Launched the 1st Qtum-based blockchain node into space on 2 Feb 2018.
Mar 2018
Finished Qtum integration on the SpaceChain OS.
May 2018
Started integration of Ethereum on SpaceChain OS to enable support of ETH and its Dapps.
Jul 2018
Released the SpaceChain OS documents on GitHub.
Oct 2018
Launched the 2nd-generation Qtum-based blockchain node into space on 25 Oct 2018.
Jan 2019
Performed the first space-based transaction on the Qtum blockchain.
Apr 2019
Opened operations in the UK to explore opportunities in Europe’s commercial space ecosystem.
Sep 2019
Awarded a grant from the European Space Agency for blockchain satellite technology.
Dec 2019
Launched the 3rd payload aboard a SpaceX rocket bound for the International Space Station on Dec 5 2019.
Aug 2020
Executed the 1st multisignature blockchain transaction in space as part of the ESA Kick-start Activity program.
Oct 2020
Collaborated with Elcenor DEIMOS to develop blockchain-enabled credit management and payment service for the ESA-funded ECCOMI project.
Dec 2020
Received a grant from EUREKA GlobalStars-Singapore Call to develop the Decentralized Satellite Infrastructure with consortium partners.
Apr 2021
Released our first programmable hardware board for the public to develop blockchain applications and deploy it in space.
May 2021
Signed an MoU with Eurasian Space Ventures to develop projects in the field of space and blockchain technologies.
Sep 2021
Partnered with Spire Global to demonstrate blockchain technology computation possibilities in space.
Jan 2022
Launched a space node for Velas to support on-orbit Velas transactions and minting of an ERC-721 Standard NFT.
Mar 2022
Opened operations in the UAE to accelerate space-as-service adoption in the Middle East.
Aug 2022
Appointed Cliff Beek to the role of chief executive officer to spearhead global and U.S. expansion efforts for SpaceChain.
Sep 2022
Teamed up with SpaceBelt to foster digital asset storage and payment services growth in the new space economy.
Nov 2022
Launched a fast-speed EVM compatible space node for Velas to the International Space Station.
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SpaceChain has been featured in several prominent media platforms and presented at many key industry conferences.
