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Critical connections, from ground to space

Kordia provides the secure infrastructure, connectivity and expertise that connects satellites with networks on the ground.
With decades of RF engineering experience, secure sites across New Zealand and 24/7 operational capability, we help organisations and space partners move mission-critical data securely and reliably.

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Connecting space with the ground

Space operations rely on secure, resilient infrastructure on the ground. Kordia brings together the sites, connectivity, engineering and operational expertise needed to connect space-based assets with the systems and organisations that depend on them.

From hosting ground infrastructure to securely transporting and monitoring critical data, we can work alongside specialist space technology providers to deliver an integrated solution tailored to your needs.

 

How Kordia can help 

If it’s critical, it’s Kordia. We design, build, manage and monitor the systems and networks that keep people and organisations protected and connected. As a New Zealand State-owned enterprise, we also provide a trusted local option for organisations where security, resilience and data sovereignty matter.

 

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Secure infrastructure
Access more than 120 secure sites across New Zealand, including high-elevation locations suitable for communications infrastructure.
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Connectivity and data transport
Connect ground stations and gateways with data centres, cloud environments and customer networks, moving satellite data securely to where it is needed.
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RF engineering
Draw on decades of experience designing, building and managing complex RF and communications networks.
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24/7 operations
Kordia's Network, Maritime and Security Operations Centres provide round-the-clock monitoring and operational expertise.
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Cyber resilience
Help to protect your critical infrastructure, networks and data with Kordia's specialist cyber security capability.
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Integration
Bring infrastructure, networks and specialist space technologies together through a trusted New Zealand partner.
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How it works

1. Understand your requirements
We work with you to understand what you need to connect, where your data needs to go and your security and resilience requirements.

2. Design and connect
We bring together the right sites, connectivity, engineering and specialist technologies to create an integrated solution tailored to your mission.

3. Manage and monitor
Kordia can provide ongoing operational support and monitoring to help keep critical services connected around the clock.

Why Kordia?

If it’s critical, it’s Kordia

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Antenna hosting and teleport
Our sites have the land, Level 4 power, physical security, and fibre backhaul at Wellington Earth Station or high-elevation sites.
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TT&C and payload downlinking
Telemetry, tracking, flight command and high-throughput payload data reception.
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Sovereign data routing
We provide secure, DISP-compliant data transport and edge processing thats protected from foreign interference.
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Consortium integration
Thin prime management combining physical sites, fibre, and specialised software partners.

Frequently asked questions about our space ground services

Does Kordia operate satellites?
Our focus is on the critical infrastructure and services that connect orbital assets with systems on the ground, including infrastructure, connectivity, RF engineering, integration, security and monitoring.
Can Kordia connect satellite data to our cloud or data centre?

Yes. Kordia can connect ground infrastructure with data centres, cloud platforms and customer environments, helping move critical data securely to where it is needed.

Can Kordia work with our existing space technology providers?
Yes. We can work alongside satellite operators, ground station providers, antenna specialists, software providers and other technology partners to create an integrated solution.
Can Kordia support sovereign requirements?
Kordia can provide New Zealand-based infrastructure, connectivity and operational capability where security, resilience and data sovereignty are important.
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