Cyber risks of cloud computing in the ground segment of the space sector

UK — Dept. for Science, Innovation & Technology · 2025-08-07 · UK · verified record

Ecosystems: UK Cyber Security & Resilience Bill

Expert insights setting out cyber security risks associated with the use of cloud computing in the ground segment of space systems.

Cyber risks of cloud computing in the ground segment of the space sector Published 8 August 2025 Executive summary This report examines cyber security risks associated with the use of cloud computing in the ground segment of space systems, particularly in the context of Ground Station/Segment as a Service (GSaaS). It is the product of a three-month study involving desk research, interviews with stakeholders from industry, academia, and government, and a workshop to present interim findings and gather feedback. The purpose was to understand the cyber security risks and implications of the use o…