The Filecoin Foundation, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin Space, has successfully transmitted data in space using a version of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) on a satellite orbiting Earth, as confirmed by Marta Belcher, president of the Filecoin Foundation. This achievement was shared during the Consensus 2025 conference in Toronto. The adaptation of the IPFS by Filecoin and Lockheed Martin for space use has been tested successfully. The IPFS provides enhanced privacy and security compared to traditional web protocols like HTTP by identifying data based on its content rather than its location, making it particularly beneficial for data transmission in space. According to Belcher, the architecture of IPFS is well-suited for space environments as it reduces delays, compensates for data corruption due to radiation, and enables cryptographic verification to prevent data tampering. The Filecoin Foundation governs the decentralized cloud storage protocol Filecoin (FIL) that utilizes the IPFS web protocol for data storage, while Lockheed Martin is a prominent aerospace company. The IPFS system allows for quicker data retrieval by seeking a content ID and accessing data from the nearest source, whether it’s a personal device, a nearby satellite, or a lunar station. Moreover, IPFS employs a distributed architecture to store multiple copies of data globally, reducing dependence on centralized data centers. This decentralized storage approach improves data reliability, crucial for maintaining the integrity of sensitive materials like satellite images. Interest in decentralized archival storage is growing, especially among media companies, with potential military applications also being explored. The FIL token, a utility token within the Filecoin ecosystem, currently boasts a market capitalization of around $1.8 billion as of May 16th, according to Cointelegraph data. The collaboration between the Filecoin Foundation and Lockheed Martin Space marks a significant milestone in the advancement of decentralized data transmission technology in space.