Apex LEO Aries Satellite Platform
Apex
Flight-proven mid-size LEO platform with serial production, supporting up to 150 kg payload and 175+ W OAP.
Technical specifications
- Payload mass
- Up to 150 kg (100 kg SpaceX Rideshare)
- Payload OAP (EOL, 5 yr)
- 175+ W
- First flight
- 2024
- Target orbits
- LEO
- Production status
- Serial production, monthly deliveries
About
The Apex LEO Aries is a highly-configurable, mid-size LEO platform with proven flight heritage, currently in serial production at Apex’s Factory One in Los Angeles. It supports payloads up to 150 kg (100 kg on SpaceX Rideshare) with 175+ W of orbit average power (EOL, 5 years). Aries is configurable across multiple power, GNC, and propulsion packages for remote sensing, rapid response missions, and technology demonstration. Flight units are delivered to customers every month from the production line.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
