Aerospace & Data Technology

Infrastructure for Cornwall's Space Economy

High-availability systems for the Spaceport Cornwall ecosystem and data technology sector. Security clearance infrastructure (SC/DV), data sovereignty compliance, 99.99% uptime SLA. Supporting space technology, satellite data, and mission-critical applications.

99.99%
Uptime SLA
SC/DV
Security Clearance Infrastructure
UK-Hosted
Data Sovereignty Compliance
£137m
Good Growth Funding

Why Space & Data Technology Demands Specialist Infrastructure

Cornwall's aerospace and data sectors operate at the intersection of innovation and security. Spaceport operations, satellite data processing, and space technology development require infrastructure that standard enterprise IT cannot deliver.

Mission-Critical Uptime Requirements

Launch windows measured in minutes. Satellite ground station operations requiring real-time data processing. Space technology R&D experiments with irreplaceable datasets. Any downtime means mission failure, lost satellite passes, or contaminated research data. 99.9% uptime isn't enough - aerospace demands 99.99%+ with N+1 redundancy on critical systems.

Security Clearance & Vetting

Defence-related space technology requires SC (Security Check) or DV (Developed Vetting) cleared infrastructure. Personnel vetting for IT staff accessing systems. Segregated networks for classified and unclassified data. Audit trails for security compliance. Supply chain security (no Chinese/Russian components in sensitive systems). Secure facilities with physical access controls.

Data Sovereignty & Compliance

Satellite imagery often export-controlled (ITAR/EAR restrictions). Personal data from Earth observation (GDPR applies to overhead imagery of UK). Research data ownership and IP protection. Government contracts requiring UK-hosted infrastructure. EU data residency requirements for European Space Agency projects. Chain of custody for calibration data.

High-Performance Computing Demands

Satellite data processing requiring GPU acceleration for image analysis. Real-time orbit calculations during launch operations. Machine learning model training on Earth observation datasets. Computational fluid dynamics for rocket design. Terabyte-scale datasets from synthetic aperture radar. Low-latency requirements for ground station telemetry relay.

Infrastructure for the Space Economy

Purpose-built systems for aerospace and data technology. High-availability architecture, security clearance compliance, UK data sovereignty, and 24/7 mission support.

Security Clearance Infrastructure

IT systems designed for SC/DV cleared environments. Supporting defence contractors and government-funded space research.

  • Vetted personnel for system administration
  • Segregated networks (classified/unclassified)
  • Air-gapped systems for sensitive data
  • Physical security controls (CCTV, access logs)
  • HMG IA Standard compliance

99.99% Uptime Architecture

Redundant infrastructure for mission-critical operations. N+1 redundancy on servers, networking, power, and connectivity.

  • Dual server clusters with automatic failover
  • Redundant network paths (diverse routing)
  • UPS + generator backup power
  • Multi-carrier internet (automatic failover)
  • Real-time monitoring with sub-minute alerting

Data Sovereignty & Compliance

UK-hosted infrastructure for data residency compliance. Supporting GDPR, ITAR, and government contract requirements.

  • UK data centers (London/Manchester)
  • No data transfer outside UK jurisdiction
  • GDPR-compliant data processing agreements
  • Export control compliance (ITAR/EAR)
  • ISO 27001 information security

High-Performance Data Processing

GPU-accelerated compute for satellite imagery and machine learning workloads. Handling terabyte-scale datasets.

  • GPU servers (NVIDIA A100/H100)
  • High-speed NVMe storage arrays
  • 10Gbps+ network fabric
  • Parallel processing frameworks (Dask, Spark)
  • Object storage for satellite imagery archives

Ground Station Integration

Infrastructure for satellite ground stations. Real-time telemetry relay, orbit prediction, and pass scheduling.

  • Low-latency data paths (<10ms to antennas)
  • Time synchronization (GPS/PTP)
  • SDR (Software Defined Radio) integration
  • TLE (Two-Line Element) orbit propagation
  • Automated pass recording and archival

Good Growth Programme Support

Technical infrastructure aligned with Good Growth aerospace/data funding. Supporting grant applications with demonstrable capabilities.

  • Grant application technical documentation
  • Innovation/R&D infrastructure setup
  • Collaboration platform for research partners
  • Productivity metrics and ROI reporting
  • Spaceport Cornwall ecosystem integration
99.99%
Uptime Achieved
<5min
Mean Time To Recovery
24/7/365
Mission Support
£137m
Good Growth Funding