Scientists Managed To Connect A Simple Bluetooth Device To A Satellite In Orbit
The Bluetooth device has connected succesfully.
By Syazwan Bahri — 06 May 2024, 04:54 PM
As we all have experienced before, Bluetooth isn't the most reliable connection out there
More often than not, our Bluetooth-powered devices connect flawlessly. However, at times, the connection can be a bit finicky.
Imagine our surprise when we heard that a group of scientists managed to connect a simple Bluetooth device to a satellite in orbit! That's over 600km away!
Hubble Network achieved what many deemed impossible: establishing a Bluetooth connection in space, an unprecedented milestone in human history
One of Hubble's satellites undergoing testing within a terrestrial test chamber.
Image via TechcrunchThis groundbreaking accomplishment positions the company as the first to achieve such a feat.
It signifies a significant leap forward in Hubble Network's ambitious mission of creating a global satellite network accessible to any Bluetooth-enabled device. This achievement opens up new possibilities for communication and connectivity, promising to revolutionise the way we interact with technology and access information across the globe.
The ability to connect any off-the-shelf Bluetooth device to Hubble's satellite network offers the potential for global coverage with dramatically reduced power usage and operational expenses
Hubble Network claims that this approach could achieve a remarkable 20 times less battery drain and 50 times lower operating expenses.
Moreover, the potential applications are vast, as countless possibilities emerge for existing low-power, cost-effective devices without necessitating additional expensive space-based hardware. This opens doors to innovation across numerous sectors, including consumer devices, construction, infrastructure, supply chain, logistics, oil and gas, and defence.
Hubble Network is already in talks with some of the sectors listed above
Despite facing scepticism, particularly given Bluetooth devices' challenges in establishing connections with nearby devices, Hubble Network has defied its critics and demonstrated its capabilities.
"By demonstrating that we can send signals directly from Bluetooth chips and receive them in space from a distance of 600km, we've opened up a new realm of possibilities," said Alex Haro, co-founder and CEO of Hubble Network.
