# Crypto Space Exploration Initiatives Unistellar Makes It Possible to Explore Space with Crypto By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-02-01 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unistellar References: [unistellaroptics](https://unistellaroptics.com/)  [Unistellar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evscope-equinox-2), the startup transforming civilian access to the wonders of deep space, recently announced it now accepts cryptocurrency payments for its range of smart consumer telescopes. Made possible by BitPay, Unistellar telescopes can now be purchased using the most popular currencies on the market, including Bitcoin, [Ethereum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/course-payments), Dogecoin, and more. Unistellar joins a growing number of companies accepting digital payments, including Tesla, [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc-game) and AT&T. As a result of Unistellar's commitment to the New Astronomy, the eVscopes are also enabling users to collaborate with each other and with professional astronomers, which is leading to a shift in paradigm in astronomy, where pros and hobbyists are working together in horizontal and collaborative ways. According to the brand, the Unistellar eVscopes "are the most powerful and simple-to-operate smart telescopes for consumers." Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/market) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Crypto Payment Acceptance:** The trend of accepting cryptocurrency payments by companies is gaining momentum, presenting opportunities for disruption in payment processing and financial technologies. - **Collaborative Amateur Astronomy:** The rise of horizontal and collaborative ways of user collaboration with professional astronomers is transforming the astronomy industry and presents opportunities for innovation in amateur astronomy technologies. - **Consumer Space Exploration:** The increasing accessibility of smart consumer telescopes coupled with the convenience of digital payment methods is enabling broader access to space exploration and presenting opportunities for innovation in the space exploration and tourism industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Payment Processing:** The trend in accepting cryptocurrency payments by companies offers disruptive opportunities in the payment processing and financial technologies industries which can emerge as a game-changer in terms of bringing transparency in the system. - **Astronomy:** The rise of collaborative ways of user collaboration with professional astronomers is transforming the amateur and professional astronomy industries and presenting innovative opportunities in amateur astronomy technologies. - **Space Exploration and Tourism:** The growing accessibility of consumer telescopes and digital payment methods is enabling broader access to space exploration and tourism, presenting opportunities for innovation and growth in the space exploration, tourism, and hospitality industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Controlled Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evscope-equinox-2.md) - [Consumer-Grade Connective Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-2.md) - [Cryptocurrency Payment-Compatible Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptocurrency-payment.md) - [Cryptocurrency Payment Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogecoin-transactions.md) - [Crystal-Clear Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-telescopes.md) - [Astronautical NFT Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestis-memorial.md) - [Space-Bound Blockchain Infrastructures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-ai.md) - [Cryptocurrency Payment Acceptance Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptocurrency-payment-acceptance.md) - [4K Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-smart-telescopes.md)