Apex Unveils Plans To Demo Space-Based Interceptors In 2026

Apex space-based interceptor concept

 Apex has announced its forthcoming Project Shadow mission, to demonstrate space-based interceptor technology within the next year.

Credit: Apex
Satellite bus manufacturer Apex is funding and organizing a space-based interceptor (SBI) technology demonstration within the next year, the company announced Oct. 22. Under the effort, called Project Shadow, Apex plans to launch its off-the-shelf Nova spacecraft as an orbital magazine carrying two...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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