Muon Space in deal with Hubble Network to deploy world’s first satellite-powered Bluetooth network
Muon Space, a provider of end-to-end space systems specializing in mission-optimized satellite constellations, today announced its most capable satellite platform, MuSat XL, a high-performance 500 kg-class spacecraft designed for the most demanding next-generation low Earth orbit (LEO) missions. Muon also announced its first customer for the XL Platform: Hubble Network, a Seattle-based space-tech pioneer building the world’s first satellite-powered Bluetooth network. IEEE Techblog reported Hubble Network’s first Bluetooth to space satellite connection in this post.
The XL Platform delivers a dramatically expanded capability tier to the flight-proven Halo™ stack – delivering more power, agility, and integration flexibility while preserving the speed, scalability and cost-effectiveness needed for constellation deployment. Optimized for Earth observation (EO) and telecommunications missions supporting commercial and national security customers that require multi-payload operations, extreme data throughput, high-performance inter-satellite networking, and cutting-edge attitude control and pointing, the XL Platform sets a new industry benchmark for mission performance and value. “XL is more than a bigger bus – it’s a true enabler for customers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in orbit, like Hubble,” said Jonny Dyer, CEO of Muon Space. “Their transformative BLE technology represents the future of space-based services and we are ecstatic to enable their mission with the XL Platform and our Halo stack.”
The Muon Space XL platform combines exceptional payload power, precise pointing, and high-bandwidth networking to enable advanced space capabilities across defense, disaster response, and commercial missions.
Enhancing Global BLE Coverage:
In 2024, Hubble became the first company to establish a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite, fueling global IoT growth. Using MuSat XL, it will deploy a next-generation BLE payload featuring a phased-array antenna and a receiver 20 times more powerful than its CubeSat predecessor, enabling BLE detection at 30 times lower power and direct connectivity for ultra-low-cost, energy-efficient devices worldwide. MuSat XL’s large payload accommodation, multi-kW power system, and cutting-edge networking and communications capabilities are key enablers for advanced services like Hubble’s.
“Muon’s platform gives us the scale and power to build a true Bluetooth layer around the Earth,” said Alex Haro, Co-Founder and CEO of Hubble Network.
The first two MuSat XL satellites will provide a 12-hour global revisit time, with a scalable design for faster coverage. Hubble’s BLE Finding Network supports critical applications in logistics, infrastructure, defense, and consumer technology.
A Next Generation Multi-Mission Satellite Platform:
MuSat XL is built for operators who need real capability – more power, larger apertures, more flexibility, and more agility – and with the speed to orbit and reliability that Muon has already demonstrated with its other platforms in orbit since 2023. Built on the foundation of Muon’s heritage 200 kg MuSat architecture, MuSat XL is a 500 kg-class bus that extends the Halo technology stack’s performance envelope to enable high-impact, real-time missions.
Key capabilities include:
- 1 kW+ orbit average payload power – Supporting advanced sensors, phased arrays, and edge computing applications.
- Seamless, internet-standards based, high bandwidth, low latency communications, and optical crosslink networking – Extremely high volume downlink (>5 TB / day) and near real-time communications for time-sensitive operations critical for defense, disaster response, and dynamic tasking.
- Flexible onboard interface, network, compute – Muon’s PayloadCore architecture enables rapid hardware/software integration of payloads and deployment of cloud-like workflows to onboard network, storage, and compute.
- Precise, stable, and agile pointing – Attitude control architected for the rigorous needs of next-generation EO and RF payloads.
In the competitive small satellite market, MuSat XL offers standout advantages in payload volume, power availability, and integration flexibility – making it a versatile backbone for advanced sensors, communications systems, and compute-intensive applications. The platform is built for scale: modular, manufacturable, and fully integrated with Muon’s vertically developed stack, from custom instrument design to full mission operations via the Halo technology stack.
Muon designed MuSat XL to deliver exceptional performance without added complexity. Early adopters like Hubble signal a broader trend in the industry: embracing platforms that offer operational autonomy, speed, and mission longevity at commercial scale.
About Muon Space:
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end space systems company that designs, builds, and operates mission-optimized satellite constellations to deliver critical data and enable real-time compute and decision-making in space. Its proprietary technology stack, Halo™, integrates advanced spacecraft platforms, robust payload integration and management, and a powerful software-defined orchestration layer to enable high-performance capabilities at unprecedented speed – from concept to orbit. With state-of-the-art production facilities in Silicon Valley and a growing track record of commercial and national security customers, Muon Space is redefining how critical Earth intelligence is delivered from space. Muon Space employs a team of more than 150 engineers and scientists, including industry experts from Skybox, NASA, SpaceX, and others. SOURCE: Muon Space
About Hubble Network:
Founded in 2021, Hubble is creating the world’s first satellite-powered Bluetooth network, enabling global connectivity without reliance on cellular infrastructure. The Hubble platform makes it easy to transmit low-bandwidth data from any Bluetooth-enabled device, with no infrastructure required. Their global BLE network is live and expanding rapidly, delivering real-time visibility across supply chains, fleets, and facilities. Visit www.hubble.com for more information.
References:
Hubble Network Makes Earth-to-Space Bluetooth Satellite Connection; Life360 Global Location Tracking Network
WiFi 7: Backgrounder and CES 2025 Announcements
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Related: EchoStar teams up with MDA Space for LEO satellite plans
MDA Space has been selected as the prime contractor for EchoStar’s planned low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, which has an estimated price tag of $5 billion.
Colorado-based EchoStar announced the decision to land with MDA Space for an initial contract, valued at approximately $1.3 billion, late last week. The contract covers design, manufacturing, and testing for “the first tranche” of over 100 direct-to-device (D2D) satellites, according to the global connectivity provider’s release.
“The full initial configuration of the system consists of 200 satellites with future growth to thousands, as demand requires,” the announcement stated.
Mike Greenley, the CEO of MDA Space, said the contract represents the Ontario-based company’s continued momentum in the marketplace.
His remarks continued, adding that MDA Space seeks “to be the prime contractor of choice for satellite operators in the direct-to-device and broadband connectivity.”
Overall, EchoStar has invested over $18 billion in non-terrestrial network satellite connectivity since 2012, according to the company.
Hamid Akhavan, the president and CEO of EchoStar, says it’s that past experience that helps make EchoStar uniquely positioned to execute on their plans for a new LEO constellation.
“Critically, this will foster U.S. leadership in the growing space economy,” said Akhavan, who was quoted in EchoStar’s announcement.
According to EchoStar, the new constellation will utilize 25×20 MHz of AWS-4/S-band 2GHz frequencies.
In addition to messaging, voice, broadband data, and video services, EchoStar says the constellation will also “connect to an array of sensor and mobile vehicles.”
The company expects the delivery of satellites in 2028, and the launch of commercial service in 2029, according to their August 1 announcement.
https://bbcmag.com/echostar-teams-up-with-mda-space-for-leo-satellite-plans/