Hubble to cover Earth in Bluetooth with new satellites, promises 12-hour global coverage
'This advanced payload is what enables us to build a true Bluetooth layer around the Earth,' said CEO Alex Haro. 'It's a foundational step toward making satellite connectivity as seamless and ubiquitous as Wi-Fi or cellular.'Hubble first made headlines in 2024 after becoming the first company to establish a Bluetooth connection directly with a satellite. Right now, the startup operates seven satellites in orbit and plans to scale up to a 60-satellite constellation by 2028. The company is also planning to upgrade all of these to the more powerful MuSat XL platform to improve performance and network resilience.Meanwhile, Muon Space, founded in 2021, is building a manufacturing facility in San Jose, California, with the goal of producing over 500 satellites per year by 2027. The company recently raised $146 million to support this expansion. As Hubble's first announced customer for the MuSat XL platform, the partnership will allow Hubble to focus on building and maintaining its BLE network, while Muon provides the satellite hardware and operations.- Ends
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