by Apex SpaceUS
Mid-range platform: 300+ kg payloads with 1 kW power. For Earth observation constellations needing more mass than Aries.
Development complete; first flight and in-orbit demonstration scheduled for 2026.
Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week
Nova grows the Aries structure and power systems to accommodate 300+ kg payloads while maintaining the same modular, productized approach.
Nova includes propulsion for constellation placement, orbit maintenance, and end-of-life deorbiting; the higher delta-v enables formation flying and phasing.
| Spec | Nova |
|---|---|
| Payload capacity | 300+ kgR (reported) |
| Orbital average power | 1 kWR (reported) |
R reported by the company
| Spec | Nova | Apex Space Aries |
|---|---|---|
| Payload capacity | 300+ kgR (reported) | 150 kgR (reported) |
| Orbital average power | 1 kWR (reported) | 175+ WR (reported) |
R reported by the company
Apex Space
Productized satellite buses, Aries, Nova, Comet platforms
Apex manufactures standardized satellite bus platforms for rapid deployment in LEO, MEO, and GEO. The company combines aerospace with high-rate manufacturing at Factory One in Los Angeles, with capacity for 200+ buses per year.
