Hubble Network is the first US-based space-tech startup. This startup company has marked a remarkable achievement by using Bluetooth to establish a connection with a satellite 600 KM away directly. This is such a big achievement as using this technology you can basically connect millions of  devices in this range anywhere around the world. 3 days ago, on March 4, 2024, the company  successfully launched its first two satellites using Bluetooth connectivity.  

This US space tech startup was backed by funding of around $20 million from the Transpose platform.  The CEO of Hubble Network. Mr Alex Haro said, “We’ve disproved thousands of skeptics by showcasing  that we can indeed send signals directly using Bluetooth chips and receive them back in space from  600 km away”. In addition, the startup informed in a post that these aren’t just any satellites, they have  successfully reached their orbits and managed to receive signals even from a 3.5 mm Bluetooth chip over an astonishing distance of 600 km. “We have opened a new realm of possibilities” added the Co founder and CEO of Hubble Network.

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The startup further added, “We are paving the way for a revolution in the IoT”. Utilizing these  techniques we can have a global coverage with 20 times less battery drain and 50 times lower  operating costs. “this is not just an improvement but a transformation” Said Hubble Network. The user  will just need to integrate their device’s chip with a piece of firmware in order to enable connection  with Hubble Network. The startup is said to be working on the launch of its third satellite on a SpaceX  mission this year. The company is already working with customers in the sector of customer devices,  construction, infrastructure, defense, and more.  

Their technology allows Bluetooth chips to send and receive signals to the satellite using a software  update, which eliminates the need for expensive hardware designed especially for this work resulting  in lower operating costs. Even though the company is focused on satellites, the usage of this  technology is vast as it can be used in agriculture by using low-costsensors more effectively, in defense  with secure and reliable communications, and many more. All you need is a simple firmware update to connect with Hubble Network.

Conclusion: 

Hubble Network’s historic achievement in establishing a Bluetooth connection with a satellite 600 km  away marks a groundbreaking milestone in US space technology. The startup is backed by significant  funding from the Transpose platform and Y combinators, this startup has defied skepticism and  showcased the potential to revolutionize global connectivity. With successful satellite launches and  signal reception from Bluetooth chips over vast distances of 600 km, Hubble Network opens new  possibilities for industries ranging from agriculture to defense. By offering low-cost, efficient solutions  and eliminating the need for expensive hardware and battery costs, Hubble Network aimsto transform  the way we connect and communicate with space technology. As the company prepares for its third  satellite launch and expands its collaborations across sectors, the future looks promising for this  innovative venture.