ALL.SPACE Unveils Hydra MAX: World’s First Dual-Beam, Full-Duplex 500MHz Satcom Terminal for On-the-Move Connectivity

In a groundbreaking development for mobile satellite communications, British tech innovator ALL.SPACE has introduced Hydra MAX, the world’s first dual-beam, full-duplex on-the-move satellite terminal capable of delivering 500MHz of instantaneous bandwidth per beam, totaling an impressive 1GHz aggregate bandwidth. This milestone redefines the standards for real-time, resilient, and high-performance connectivity in motion—whether on land, at sea, or in the air.

What sets Hydra MAX apart is its ability to simultaneously connect to multiple satellite networks across all orbits—LEO (Low Earth Orbit), MEO (Medium Earth Orbit), HEO (Highly Elliptical Orbit), and GEO (Geostationary Orbit). Unlike conventional satcom terminals that merely switch between orbits, Hydra MAX can actively maintain links to two or more satellite networks at the same time, ensuring continuous, full-duplex communication even in hostile or electronically jammed environments.

At the heart of this innovation is advanced digital beamforming, supporting mono-pulse tracking over 400Hz, allowing the system to maintain precise signal lock even during rapid motion and complex manoeuvres. With a compact 86cm ruggedized form factor, the terminal fits seamlessly on a wide range of mobile platforms.

The terminal is fully interoperable with leading satellite networks, including WGS (Wideband Global SATCOM), SES’s O3b mPOWER, Viasat-3, Inmarsat GX, and upcoming Ka-band constellations such as Amazon’s Project Kuiper and Telesat Lightspeed. Its military-grade capability includes support for frequency-hopping waveforms on Military Ka-band, offering enhanced security against electronic warfare, jamming, and signal interception.

Adding to its versatility, Hydra MAX features four field-swappable bays that allow integration with modems, tactical radios, or edge computing units, making it an ideal solution for military, humanitarian, and commercial missions. The terminal is also MIL-STD-810 certified, ensuring durability in harsh maritime and land-based environments.

John-Paul Szczepanik, Chief Technology Officer at ALL.SPACE, emphasized the significance of this launch:

“Hydra MAX is not just a product milestone – it’s a signal to the market that ALL.SPACE is redefining what’s possible in mobile communication. Simultaneous multi-beam, full-duplex, wideband connectivity – while moving, while under threat, while connected to three different orbits if you want.”

Looking ahead, ALL.SPACE is already working on its third-generation system, the Hydra KuKa, which will provide dual-beam, full-duplex capabilities across both Ku- and Ka-bands simultaneously. After a successful proof-of-concept in September 2024 and a Preliminary Design Review with a key customer in May 2025, Hydra KuKa has now entered the final design and certification phase.

With Hydra MAX and the upcoming Hydra KuKa, ALL.SPACE is positioning itself at the forefront of global satellite communications, delivering unmatched mobility, connectivity, and operational flexibility for defense forces, governments, and commercial operators worldwide.