Factory X
Rapidly establish manufacturing independence
Factory X is Apex’s scalable, out-of-the-box manufacturing solution for partners seeking to rapidly establish high-rate satellite production. By leveraging Factory One as a physical blueprint and Apex’s proprietary operating system as the digital backbone, partners can begin scaling production of Apex's productized satellite platforms in as little as 12 months.
High-rate production capabilities support a wide range of strategic priorities, from strengthening national security for allies to providing dedicated production capacity for domestic mega-constellations.
25-250k SQ FT
Factory X is a scalable physical and digital system that easily scales from 25k to 250k sq. ft. (and beyond) based on customer demand and production requirements.
12 MONTHS
Begin producing satellites in as little as 12 months, leveraging a proven production model that dramatically reduces technical, schedule, and execution risk.
20 TO 2,000+ / YR
A 100k sq. ft. facility produces up to 200 satellites per year across multiple products, with capacity for thousands of buses when dedicating a larger factory to a single product.
Scale production of
any Apex platform
Partner with Apex to build an assembly line with the products and scale you and your customers require. Whether producing tens of Aries or hundreds of Comets, Apex’s design-for-manufacturing approach enables efficient, reliable, and scalable production without requiring mission-specific NRE.
Aries
Aries comes in LEO and GEO-tuned designs that support scaled constellations across orbital regimes, with payload capacities of up to 150 kg in LEO and 125 kg in GEO.
Aries comes in LEO and GEO-tuned designs that support scaled constellations across orbital regimes, with payload capacities of up to 150 kg in LEO and 125 kg in GEO.
Nova
Nova is an adaptable LEO constellation workhorse with additional layers of built-in redundancy to maximize reliability and meet the most demanding LEO mission requirements.
Comet
Comet provides a platform for large-aperture, power-hungry payloads while leveraging a flat pack design to maximize efficiency for large-scale constellation deployments.
Deploy a proven, high-rate production model
Software-enabled digital factory system
Apex’s proprietary operating system, Octopus, is an integrated suite of engineering, manufacturing, and operations software built to enable high-rate production of complex space hardware.
FLEXIBLE PRODUCTION CAPACITY THAT SCALES WITH YOUR MARKET
Factory X is designed to scale production capacity incrementally, allowing partners to align output with market demand without redesigning facilities or processes.
End-to-end assembly, integration, & test facilities
Assemble, integrate, and test complete space vehicles under one roof using a facility layout and workflow proven on Apex's active production line today.
ITAR-FREE, OFF-THE-SHELF SATELLITE BUS PLATFORMS
Apex’s productized, EAR-controlled satellite bus offerings reduce export requirements and improve export efficiency as compared to ITAR-controlled products.
Ongoing training & technical support for local talent
Apex provides on-site training and sustained technical support to develop partner manufacturing expertise and ensure long-term operational independence.
Proven manufacturing processes & systems
Inherit production-validated processes and systems already delivering Apex satellite platforms at rate today, reducing risk and accelerating time to a fully operational capability.
In the news
December 17, 2025
Apex Announces Strategic Cooperation Agreement with 4iG and REMRED to Bring Satellite Mass-Manufacturing to Europe