News Summary

Hubble Network, a Seattle-based startup, is planning a significant upgrade to its satellite-powered Bluetooth network. The company aims to create a ‘true Bluetooth layer around the Earth’ with the help of new phased-array receivers on two upcoming MuSat XL satellites, developed by Muon Space. These satellites will provide a 12-hour global revisit time and significantly improve Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signal detection, potentially extending the battery life of tracking tags and sensors. The initiative promises to enhance global asset tracking for enterprises in logistics, infrastructure, and defense, without requiring additional infrastructure. Hubble, which became the first to establish a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite in 2024, aims to expand its constellation to 60 satellites by 2028. The partnership with Muon Space, which is building a production facility capable of manufacturing over 500 spacecraft per year, underscores Hubble’s aggressive expansion plans.