Apex Technology, a Los Angeles-based company, is positioning itself as a key player in the increasingly competitive low-Earth orbit satellite market by offering standardized, customizable satellites aimed at reducing costs and production time. The company draws inspiration from Henry Ford's mass production techniques to streamline satellite manufacturing for both commercial and military clients. Meanwhile, AST SpaceMobile, a rival to SpaceX, has seen its stock price surge following strong earnings and is preparing to deploy nearly 60 satellites. The low-Earth orbit sector has become a strategic battleground for companies and militaries alike, with major players including SpaceX and Amazon's satellite initiatives competing for dominance.