Start Building

Bus User's Guides and Virtual Flatsats are both freely available.

Self serve: no contracts, NDAs, or paperwork required.

Test Like You Fly.

Begin integrating your payload with Apex satellite bus platforms using the Virtual Flatsat, Bus Emulator, and other off-the-shelf development tools. These developer tools can be configured to any Apex bus configuration, letting you test and develop payload interfaces early, iteratively, and with high confidence.

Resources

Browse each collection to download guides

Aries User’s Guide

GEO Aries User’s Guide

Coming Soon

Comet User’s Guide

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Nova User’s Guide

Coming Soon
Apex Virtual Flatsat™
Software-only flatsat can be downloaded free of charge. Emulate any Apex bus model and configuration package.
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Bus Emulator™
The Bus Emulator includes available payload digital interfaces (Ethernet, RS422/485, LVDS, etc.), the available payload power/discrete indicators, and flight-like data interface connections.
Mechanical Interface
Validates mechanical fit check to payload interface plate and provides standard Apex bolt pattern.
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