Jan. 8 at 10:23 AM
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RaGE Systems and Mobix Labs technologies are essentially "over-engineered" versions of commercial tech. While your smartphone uses 5G and basic filters, Mobix Labs takes those same concepts and pushes them to extreme limits of durability, security, and frequency range.
1. RaGE/Mobix Tech vs. Commercial World
The difference between what you use daily (commercial) and what Mobix provides (military/industrial) comes down to reliability under fire and bandwidth density.
| Feature | Commercial (iPhone/Samsung) | RaGE / Mobix Labs Tech |
| Connectivity | Standard 5G (Sub-6GHz) | Ultra-Wideband mmWave (Up to 100GHz) |
| Durability | Plastic/Metal casing; fails if dropped or hot. | Mil-Spec Ruggedized: Operates at 200°C+, survives missile-launch vibrations. |
| Filtering | Basic noise reduction for clear calls. | EMI "Ghost" Suppression: Blocks enemy jamming and high-energy electromagnetic pulses (EMP). |
| Data Logic | Cloud-dependent AI. | Edge AI: Processes massive data on the chip without needing an internet connection. |
Commercial "Trickle Down": Interestingly, Mobix is now moving into the Commercial Rail Industry (announced Sept 2025). They are using their military drone AI to inspect 100-year-old wooden railroad bridges. This is an example of "military-grade" safety tech being used to solve a massive commercial infrastructure problem.
2. Is their tech on Satellites? (Current & Future) - Yes, Mobix Labs has made Satellite Communications (SATCOM) a core pillar of their 2025-2026 growth strategy.
Current Satellite Use:
* Viasat Partnership: Mobix Labs currently provides advanced RF (Radio Frequency) technology for Viasat’s satellite internet systems. Specifically, their components help deliver high-speed Wi-Fi to commercial and military aircraft via satellite links.
* Ground Terminals: Their EMI filters are used in the ground stations and "user terminals" that talk to satellites, ensuring the signal doesn't get lost in "electronic smog."
Future Satellite Tech (The 2025/2026 Roadmap):
* The "Satellite-on-a-Chip" Grant: In February 2025, Mobix Labs won a U.S. Defense Grant to revolutionize SATCOM. They are working with the University of Massachusetts to develop a Monolithic Software Defined System on Chip (SoC) for satellites.
* The Goal: To replace the massive, heavy electronics on a satellite with a single, tiny, low-power chip. This would make launching small satellite "constellations" (like Starlink but for the military) much cheaper and more resilient.
* In-Orbit Processing: Mobix is developing "AI accelerator cards" designed specifically for in-orbit applications (slated for 2026). These allow satellites to "think" and analyze images of the Earth before sending the data down to ground stations, saving massive amounts of bandwidth.
Summary of Future "Space" Demand
The military and commercial space sectors are moving toward LEO (Low Earth Orbit) constellations. Mobix Labs is positioned to be the primary provider of the "glue" that holds these networks together:
* Tiny Chips: To fit more tech on smaller satellites.
* Radiation-Hardened Filtering: To survive the harsh environment of space.
* mmWave Antennas: To allow satellites to talk to each other at laser-fast speeds.
Based on the latest reports from late 2025, here is how Mobix/RaGE technology is being integrated into the current and future satellite landscape.
1. Connection to SpaceX and Blue Origin
Mobix Labs does not typically sell directly to SpaceX for the rocket itself; instead, they sell to the satellite manufacturers and ground station developers that use those rockets.
* Blue Origin & Space Force: In 2025, Blue Origin was officially certified for National Security Space Launches (NSSL). Mobix Labs is a supplier for the Space Systems Command, which manages the payloads (satellites) that go onto Blue Origin rockets.
* Spacecraft Components Corp Acquisition: In early 2025, Mobix completed the acquisition of Spacecraft Components Corp. This company is a specialized manufacturer of connectors for "mission-critical" space applications. Their parts are widely used across the aerospace industry, including by firms that contract with SpaceX for ride-share missions.
* The Viasat Link: Mobix has a confirmed partnership with Viasat, which is one of the largest satellite internet providers. Viasat frequently uses SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets to launch its satellites, meaning Mobix RF technology is currently orbiting the Earth on platforms launched by SpaceX.
2. The "Satellite-on-a-Chip" (Future Satellites) - The most advanced tech Mobix is currently working on is specifically for the next generation of satellites (2026 and beyond).
* U.S. Defense Grant (Feb 2025): Mobix/RaGE won a major grant to develop a Monolithic Software Defined System on Chip (SoC) for the SATCOM sector.
* Why it's "Advanced": Current satellites use large, heavy "boxes" of electronics. Mobix is shrinking this into a single chip.
* The Impact: This is critical for LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Constellations (like Starlink or Amazon's Project Kuiper). Because these satellites are small, they "demand" the miniaturization that only Mobix/RaGE's SoC technology provides.
3. Comparison: Mobix Tech vs. Standard Commercial Tech
To understand why the military and space agencies use Mobix instead of "off-the-shelf" commercial tech:
| Feature | Standard Commercial (5G/Consumer) | Mobix / RaGE Space Tech |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz - 6 GHz | mmWave up to 100 GHz (much higher data capacity) |
| Environment | Standard Room Temp | Rad-Hardened: Can survive solar radiation and vacuum. |
| Signal Direction | Fixed/Omnidirectional | Digital Beamforming: Can target a moving satellite precisely. |
| Interference | Prone to "noise" from other devices. | Military-Grade EMI Filtering: Immune to jamming/interference. |
Summary of Satellite Involvement
Mobix Labs is positioned as the "RF Brain" for the future of space.
* Current: Their filters and connectors are on satellites launched by SpaceX and Blue Origin for Tier 1 defense and telecomm companies.
* Future: Their new "Satellite-on-a-Chip" is expected to be the standard for SmallSat constellations starting in late 2026.
