# Blockstream Satellite Source URL: https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite Updated: 2026-06-05T12:25:01.000Z Category: Blockstream Satellite --- A satellite network broadcasting the Bitcoin blockchain around the world 24/7 for free. ## Get Help with Satellite A flexible API for issuing and managing digital assets on the Liquid network. ## Set up Blockstream Satellite Kit Step-by-step walkthroughs for Pro Kit and Base Station - [Set up a Blockstream Satellite Kit](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-a-blockstream-satellite-kit) - [Prepare the Pro Kit components](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/prepare-the-pro-kit-components) - [Prepare the Base Station components](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/prepare-the-base-station-components) - [Assemble the LNB](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/assemble-the-lnb) - [Set up the Pro Kit receiver](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-the-pro-kit-receiver) - [Install the Blockstream Satellite Utility](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/install-the-blockstream-satellite-utility) - [Configure the Pro Kit receiver](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/configure-the-pro-kit-receiver) - [Install the satellite antenna](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/install-the-satellite-antenna) - [Align the satellite antenna](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/align-the-satellite-antenna) - [Install the Blockstream Satellite node software](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/install-the-blockstream-satellite-node-software) - [Prepare the Basic Kit components](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/prepare-the-basic-kit-components) - [Set up the Basic Kit receiver](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-the-basic-kit-receiver) - [Configure the Basic Kit receiver](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/configure-the-basic-kit-receiver) ## Perform Advanced Functionality Verification, message broadcasting, and unique connection setups - [Verify that Bitcoin Satellite is operating correctly](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/perform-advanced-functionality/verify-that-bitcoin-satellite-is-operating-correctly) - [Broadcast a message over the Blockstream Satellite network](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/perform-advanced-functionality/broadcast-a-message-over-the-blockstream-satellite-network) - [Connect Pro Kit to two satellites at once](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/perform-advanced-functionality/connect-pro-kit-to-two-satellites-at-once) - [Connect an official Bitcoin Core client to Blockstream Satellite](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/perform-advanced-functionality/connect-an-official-bitcoin-core-client-to-blockstream-satellite) - [How do I restart my Blockstream Satellite Basic Kit?](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/perform-advanced-functionality/how-do-i-restart-my-blockstream-satellite-basic-kit) ## FAQs - [How does Blockstream Satellite Bitcoin data differ from regular Bitcoin data?](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/faqs/how-does-blockstream-satellite-bitcoin-data-differ-from-regular-bitcoin-data) - [How do I find out if my area receives Blockstream Satellite coverage?](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/faqs/how-do-i-find-out-if-my-area-receives-blockstream-satellite-coverage) - [Why does Blockstream Satellite use a forked Bitcoin client?](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/faqs/why-does-blockstream-satellite-use-a-forked-bitcoin-client) - [Blockstream Satellite Kit Comparison](https://help.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/faqs/blockstream-satellite-kit-comparison) ## Frequently Asked Questions ## FAQ ### Blockstream Satellite Kit Comparison Tags: Satelite - [Read More](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/faqs/blockstream-satellite-kit-comparison) ### Why does Blockstream Satellite use a forked Bitcoin client? Tags: Satelite - [Read More](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/faqs/why-does-blockstream-satellite-use-a-forked-bitcoin-client) ### How do I find out if my area receives Blockstream Satellite coverage? Tags: Satelite - [Read More](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/faqs/how-do-i-find-out-if-my-area-receives-blockstream-satellite-coverage) - [See More](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/faq) ### Set Up a Satellite Kit Follow our step-by-step walkthrough to get on-chain while off-grid. - [Set Up Now](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-a-blockstream-satellite-kit) ## Stay Connected Anytime, Anywhere Go off-grid and use the Bitcoin network 24/7 without internet reliance. - [Get Satellite Kit Now](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-a-blockstream-satellite-kit) ## Broadcast Your Own Messages Send a file over our satellite network to anyone with a Blockstream Satellite receiver. - [Get Satellite Kit Now](https://support.dxp-staging.blockstream.com/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-a-blockstream-satellite-kit) ## Featured Video Watch our tutorial videos: - [What Is the Blockstream Satellite?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lahEXV17R0E) - Correction: Blockstream Satellite is made up of 4 satellites and 6 carriers (on 6 transponders). - Duration: 1m 04s - [Blockstream Satellite: Planetary Scale](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMdzvDjVR2w) - Five years ago today, we launched #BlockstreamSatellite and made terrestrial internet optional for #Bitcoin users. - Duration: 1m 35s - [Broadcasting a Public Message Over the Blockstream Satellite API](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqLFPxNbqLQ) - Learn how to broadcast a public message over the Blockstream Satellite API. - Duration: 2m 40s - [Sending Encrypted Messages Over Blockstream Satellite With Lightning](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt9siQkBS34) - Today, we’re exploring the #BlockstreamSatellite API available through the Blockstream website, and learning how to broadcast public as well as encrypted private messages with the help of a Lightning wallet. - Duration: 13m 50s - [Subscribe](https://www.youtube.com/@Blockstream?sub_confirmation=1)