US spacetech startup makes history, establishes Bluetooth connection with a satellite 600 KM away - Times of India

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Hubble Network

, a US-based spacetech company, has achieved a world first: A direct

Bluetooth connection

with a

satellite

over 600 kilometers away. This breakthrough opens doors for millions of devices to connect anywhere on Earth, regardless of cellular coverage.

Hubble successfully launched its first two satellites in March 2024, proving doubters wrong.

Their unique technology allows standard Bluetooth chips to communicate with satellites using a software update, eliminating the need for expensive specialized hardware.

New milestone in IoT

This innovation promises a revolution in the Internet of Things (IoT). Imagine connecting any Bluetooth device to a global network with significantly lower battery drain and operating costs.

The implications are vast, impacting industries like agriculture (where low-cost sensors can be used more effectively), defense (with secure and reliable communication), and many more. Hubble is already collaborating with pilot customers across various sectors to explore these possibilities.

Users will simply need a firmware update to connect their Bluetooth devices to Hubble's network. With billions of Bluetooth devices sold annually, the potential impact is truly monumental. Hubble plans to expand its network further with a third satellite launch on a

SpaceX

mission later this year.