Hubble and Muon Redefine Satellite IoT with Bluetooth

Hubble Network has announced a partnership with Muon Space to deliver a global, satellite-powered Bluetooth layer, set to transform IoT, asset tracking and telecommunications connectivity on a truly global scale.

The collaboration marks a defining moment for the telecommunications sector: satellite-enabled Bluetooth connectivity is transitioning from early proofs of concept into a scalable, commercial service. 

Seattle-based Hubble first made headlines in 2024 by achieving the world’s first direct Bluetooth connection with a satellite, demonstrating the feasibility of the new paradigm. Now, the partnership with next-generation satellite operator Muon Space sets the stage for a complete global rollout.

As Melissa Jarquin, Partner Consultant – Innovation, Strategy and Market Operations at BAS4ICT, states: “In a bold leap for satellite connectivity, Hubble Network is redefining how Bluetooth operates – by taking it to space.”

Connectivity milestones: From GSM to satellite Bluetooth

To fully appreciate the significance of Hubble’s breakthrough, it’s helpful to reflect on how global connectivity has evolved over the past three decades.

In the 1990s, GSM networks transformed telecommunications by standardising cellular connectivity, enabling mobile devices to communicate seamlessly across continents.

However, GSM and its successors fundamentally rely on terrestrial infrastructure, dense networks of cell towers, which limit coverage, especially in remote or underserved regions.

Simultaneously, the first generation of satellite constellations such as Iridium, Globalstar and Inmarsat pioneered global voice and narrowband data services.

The networks were transformative, providing coverage in areas where terrestrial systems could not reach. Yet, their high operating costs and requirement for specialised hardware limited widespread adoption.

The mid-2010s saw a new wave of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, like SpaceX’s Starlink, OneWeb and Amazon’s Project Kuiper, bringing broadband-scale internet from space.

While highly impactful, these systems are optimised for high-bandwidth applications and require significant power and custom terminals, often beyond the needs and budgets of billions of low-power IoT devices critical for logistics, environmental sensing and industrial monitoring.

Enter Hubble Network’s innovative Bluetooth approach

Hubble Network’s approach departs from previous models by leveraging standard Bluetooth chipsets already embedded in countless consumer and enterprise devices worldwide.

It avoids the need for costly, specialised satellite hardware, unlocking a global, low-power IoT connectivity layer accessible to an enormous installed base.

Imagine any Bluetooth-equipped device, whether a smart sensor, asset tracker or vehicle tag, sending data directly to satellites overhead with just a lightweight firmware update.

It creates a pervasive space-based Bluetooth layer, enabling ubiquitous IoT connectivity irrespective of terrestrial infrastructure constraints.

For logistics companies, it means seamless asset visibility across oceans or deserts without expensive ground stations.

Utilities and infrastructure operators gain cost-effective monitoring across sprawling networks, while defence and security applications benefit from resilient wide-area coverage, maintaining Bluetooth’s inherent low-power efficiency.

Muon Space: The mission-critical launch platform

Central to the vision is Muon Space’s new MuSat XL satellites, scheduled for launch in 2027. These 500kg spacecraft are designed for demanding Low Earth Orbit missions and incorporate a next-generation phased-array antenna with a receiver 30 times more sensitive than Hubble’s CubeSat predecessor.

It enables Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signal detection at 30 times lower power, significantly extending device battery life.

MuSat XL delivers a 12-hour global revisit time and multi-kilowatt power capacity. Muon’s “space-as-a-service” approach combines a vertically integrated stack of hardware and software, allowing Hubble to focus on its Bluetooth network architecture while relying on Muon for satellite production and operational reliability.

Alex Haro, CEO of Hubble Network, highlights the advantage of this partnership:

“Muon’s platform gives us the scale and power to build a true Bluetooth layer around the Earth.”

Ambitious growth roadmap and industry impact

With seven satellites already in orbit, Hubble plans to deploy 60 MuSat XL satellites by 2028, creating the backbone of a true global Bluetooth layer in space.

The network will support critical applications in logistics, infrastructure, defence and consumer markets, extending IoT capabilities well beyond the reach of terrestrial towers.

The collaboration signals a shift toward hybrid terrestrial and non-terrestrial connectivity models, where space-based Bluetooth coverage complements existing infrastructure, enabling billions of devices to connect globally without specialised hardware.