Apex Space
Matthew Brandes is an experienced professional in the aerospace sector, currently serving as the Director of Product at Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing since September 2024. Prior to this role, Matthew was a Technology Architect focused on Advanced Systems - Space Technology at In-Q-Tel from June 2022 to September 2024, where responsibilities included leading technical initiatives for space-focused investments. Previous positions include Deputy Program Manager and Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman from September 2019 to June 2022, and Matthew also contributed to Baja SAE at Johns Hopkins University as Design Team Lead for Operations from April 2017 to June 2018. Matthew began a career at Allegion, PLC as a Senior Design Project Engineer in 2017. Matthew holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with an Aerospace Concentration from The Johns Hopkins University.
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Apex Space
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Spacecraft represent the most pressing need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge. For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles. Apex manufactures these satellite buses as scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Their spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.