# #161 | The Dell of Satellites | Ian Cinnamon, Apex Space

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Podcast: [Space Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/space-business-podcast-274990)
Published: 2026-01-12T19:55:36+00:00
Episode link: https://spacebusiness.podbean.com/e/161-the-dell-of-satellites-ian-cinnamon-apex-space/
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## Resource

Apex Space is a Los Angeles based satellite bus manufacturer. They want to productize satellite buses and build them at scale for government and commercial customers. Our guest is co-founder and CEO Ian Cinnamon. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro 01:00 Welcome & Elevator Pitch 03:06 Origin Story 10:33 Challenges in Satellite Manufacturing 14:18 Vertical Integration and Supply Chain 19:23 Global Competition 22:03 Apex Space's Product Line 23:06 Introduction to Robust Satellite Platforms 27:53 Business Model 30:38 Markets 34:15 More on Manufacturing 36:25 Current Status & Future Plans 40:39 Favorite Sci-Fi 🔗 Apex Space 🏠Website : https://www.apexspace.com/ 🔗 Follow us: 🏠Website : https://www.e2mc.space/ 🤝🏻LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-business-podcast/ 🌐Socials: https://linktr.ee/spacebusinesspodcast 🔗 Follow Raphael: ◇ Twitter/X - https://x.com/RaphaelE2MC 🔷LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelroettgen 🌐Instagram - https://instagram.com/raphael_space/ To Learn more about Space & the Space Economy: "To Infinity" – Raphael’s Revised Introduction to the Space EconomyThis book provides an insightful look into the space economy, its current trends, and future opportunities.📚 https://a.co/d/6jIQ2LO edX/EPFL's Space Economy MOOCThis course offers a detailed understanding of the New Space Economy, covering key concepts and market developments.🎓 https://www.edx.org/course/new-space- Space Founder NewsletterA new newsletter with opportunities for space startup founders. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/JCUq92vERtxsuYnF8 Space Business Newsletter📬 https://spacebusiness.substack.com/

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