# Apex Satellite Bus: Apex Space space robot Canonical ID: `0d22c593-0faa-4515-b5e3-d31e89ac4381` - **Slug:** apex-satellite-bus - **Form factor:** space ([Space](/space)) - **Maturity stage:** commercial - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 1 ## Deployments - [apex-satellite-bus-low-earth-orbit](/deployments/apex-satellite-bus-low-earth-orbit.md) at Low Earth Orbit (id: `84a0f997-0306-407c-aec8-38b4772abc4a`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Common questions ### What is Apex Satellite Bus? Apex's flagship productized satellite bus platform, available in multiple configurations: Aries (LEO, 125 kg bus, 150 kg payload, 175W OAP), GEO Aries (radiation-hardened for geostationary orbit), Nova (200-500 kg payload), and Comet (largest bus for commercial and defense constellations). Designed for SpaceX Transporter rideshare compatibility with transparent web-based pricing. Aries SN1 launched March 2024 on SpaceX Transporter-10, setting a world record as the fastest clean-sheet design to production spacecraft operating in space. ### How much does Apex Satellite Bus cost? Apex Satellite Bus's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Apex Satellite Bus from Apex Space. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is Apex Satellite Bus actually deployed in the real world? Yes. Apex Satellite Bus is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes Apex Satellite Bus? Apex Satellite Bus is made by Apex Space, based in Los Angeles, California, USA, founded in 2022. ### Where is Apex Satellite Bus deployed? 1 verified deployment of Apex Satellite Bus is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Low Earth Orbit. ### Can you buy Apex Satellite Bus? Apex Satellite Bus is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price. ### What are alternatives to Apex Satellite Bus? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Apex Satellite Bus include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, spacevan. ### How does Apex Satellite Bus compare to Chang'e Lander? Apex Satellite Bus and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Apex Satellite Bus has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### Is Apex Satellite Bus a top space? On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Apex Satellite Bus ranks in roughly the top 24% of space models tracked by the registry. ### What is Apex Satellite Bus's maturity stage? Apex Satellite Bus is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites. ## Sources (2) 1. https://www.apexspace.com/ 2. https://research.contrary.com/company/apex ## The verified answers - [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md) - [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md) _API: GET /v1/models/0d22c593-0faa-4515-b5e3-d31e89ac4381 · canonical URL: /models/apex-satellite-bus_