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SpaceX Launches 23 More Starlink Internet Satellites into Space

US private space company SpaceX
launched 23 more Starlink satellites into
orbit. The satellites were launched aboard
a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy
Space Center in the US state of Florida,
according to SpaceX. Falcon 9’s first stage
landed on the “Just Read the Instructions”
droneship, which was stationed in the
Atlantic Ocean, according to the company.
SpaceX later confirmed the deployment of
the 23 satellites. Starlink will deliver high-
speed broadband internet to locations
where access has been unreliable,
expensive, or completely unavailable,
according to SpaceX.

Network Makes History with First Ever Bluetooth Connection to Satellite

Hubble Network, a Seattle-based startup signals from onboard 3.5mm Bluetooth communicate over extended ranges with
has accomplished what was once deemed chips from over 600 kilometers away minimal power consumption. The phased
impossible establishing a Bluetooth validates the effectiveness of Hubble array antenna acting as a magnifying
connection directly to a satellite. This Network’s approach. This breakthrough glass facilitates seamless communication
historic milestone marks a significant leap opens doors to connect millions of devices between Bluetooth-enabled devices
forward in the realm of connectivity with worldwide addressing the limitations faced and satellites. This technology has vast
far-reaching implications across various by traditional IoT devices in terms of power implications across numerous sectors
industries. Founded in 2021 by industry consumption, operational costs and global including logistics, agriculture, healthcare
veterans Alex Haro, Ben Wild and John Kim, connectivity. Alex Haro, co-founder of and beyond. With plans to expand its
Hubble Network has been at the forefront of Hubble Network expressed astonishment satellite constellation, Hubble Network is
innovation in satellite technology. With the at the initial concept but recognized the poised to provide continuous coverage for a
successful launch of its first two satellites significant demand for such technology. wide range of use cases. From remote asset
aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-10 mission By leveraging innovative software and monitoring to soil temperature monitoring
in March, the company has demonstrated patented phased array antennas, the and even fall detection for the elderly, the
its ability to push the boundaries of what’s company has overcome these challenges potential applications are limitless. As the
achievable in space. The reception of enabling off-the-shelf Bluetooth chips to company prepares to launch additional
satellites in the coming months, the
vision of global device connectivity is
rapidly becoming a reality. The successful
establishment of a Bluetooth connection
with satellites heralds a new era of
enhanced efficiency and productivity with
Hubble Network leading the charge in
revolutionizing connectivity on a global
scale. As we look towards the future, the
possibilities presented by Hubble Network’s
achievements are both awe-inspiring and
transformative. With each milestone, the
potential for innovation and progress in the
realm of connectivity grows exponentially
paving the way for a more interconnected
world.

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