Apex Products
Apex's Bus Platforms
Apex's satellite bus platforms enable proliferated constellations across multiple orbits, with platforms supporting payloads of up to 3,000 kg.
Each platform is easily adapted with pre-engineered configuration packages to ensure performance across a broad range of missions.
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Aries
LEO Aries is a highly-configurable, mid-sized LEO platform with flight heritage that comes in multiple power, propulsion, and GNC configurations. LEO Aries is currently in serial production.
Payload CAPACITY
Up to
150
KG
100 kg on SpaceX Rideshare
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Payload OAP
175+
W
Base Power EOL (5 yrs.)
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Payload Volume
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 x 1170 x 550 mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Notional Missions
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
- Remote Sensing
- Rapid Response
- Technology Pathfinders
Downloads
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
LEO Aries Specification Sheet – Base Configuration
Additional Configuration Packages Available
LEO Aries User’s Guide
Overview of the Aries Satellite Bus Platform
LEO Aries CAD File
Base Aries with SpaceX Full Plate Payload Volume
GEO Aries is a highly-maneuverable, multi-mission platform designed to support high ΔV GEO missions while maximizing payload volume in an ESPA-compliant form factor.
Payload CAPACITY
Up To
120
KG
When Launched On A 15" ESPA Port
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Payload OAP
125+
W
Base Power EOL (5 yrs.)
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Payload Volume
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 1350 x 500 x 600 mm
Payload Volume in Standard ESPA Envelope
Notional Missions
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
- Space Reconnaissance
- GEO RPO
- Proliferated GEO
Downloads
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
GEO Aries Specification Sheet – Base Config
Additional Configuration Packages Available
GEO Aries User’s Guide
Overview of the GEO Aries Satellite Bus Platform
GEO Aries CAD File
Base Model GEO Aries with ESPA payload volume
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.
Payload CAPACITY
Up to
300
KG
Additional Payload Capacity Available With Dedicated Launch Configurations
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Payload OAP
1
kW
Base Power EOL (7 yrs.)
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Payload Volume
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 965 x 1185 x 1000 mm
Payload Volume in SpaceX XL Rideshare
Notional Missions
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
- Proliferated Communications
- High-Altitude Sensing
- Missile Warning & Tracking
Downloads
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Nova Specification Sheet – Base Configuration
Additional Configuration Packages Available
Nova User’s Guide
Overview of the Nova Satellite Bus Platform
Nova CAD File
Base Nova with SpaceX Full Plate XL payload volume
Comet
Comet Mini provides a high-power platform that can be deployed in multiple launch configurations to optimize constellation deployment on today’s heavy launch vehicles.
Payload CAPACITY
UP TO
3,000
KG
Multiple Launch Configurations Available via Apex Mission Services
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Payload OAP
8
kW
20 kW Payload Peak Power
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Payload Volume
COMING SOON
Coming Soon
Notional Missions
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
- Orbital Data Centers
- D2D & SAR Constellations
- Orbital Magazines (SBIs)
Downloads
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Comet Specification Sheet - Mini Configuration
Multiple Launch Configurations Available
Comet Mini User's Guide
Overview of the Comet Mini MSatellite Bus Platform
Comet Mini CAD File
Mini Configuration Model
Comet XL provides a high-power platform for 100 kW class missions, optimized for Starship and the super-heavy launchers of the future.
Payload CAPACITY
UP TO
X,000
KG
(Coming Soon)
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Payload OAP
XX
kW
(Coming Soon)
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Payload Volume
COMING SOON
Coming Soon
Notional Missions
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
- Orbital Data Centers
- D2D & SAR Constellations
- Orbital Magazines (SBIs)
Downloads
150
KG
Dimensions of Dark Green Volume: 865 × 1170 × 550mm
Payload Volume in Falcon 9 Rideshare Full Plate Envelope
Comet Specification Sheet - XL Configuration
Comet XL Configuration Package Coming Soon
Comet XL User's Guide
Overview of the Comet XL Satellite Bus Platform
Comet XL CAD File
XL Configuration Model