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Data ingestion
Definition of data ingestion
Data ingestion is the initial step in the data lifecycle process where raw data is collected and transferred from various sources into a centralized system for storage and analysis.
This process involves gathering data from multiple origins such as databases, files, streams, or external platforms, and loading it into a data warehouse, data lake, or other data processing systems.
Data ingestion can be performed through batch processing, where data is moved at regular intervals, or through real-time processing where data is ingested continuously as it is generated.
The objective of data ingestion is to ensure that data is available in a consistent, accessible, and analyzable format, facilitating subsequent data processing, analysis, and utilization.
This process often includes cleansing and transformation of the data to align with the system's requirements and may involve data validation to maintain data integrity and quality.
Data ingestion for SSA and SDA operations
In SSA and SDA, data ingestion is what turns heterogeneous sensor and catalog inputs into an operationally usable space picture.
Ingesting radar observations, ephemerides, conjunction messages, and event reports with strong validation and time alignment reduces latency and uncertainty in tracking and collision risk assessment.
At constellation scale, resilient ingestion workflows are essential to keep catalogs current, support rapid anomaly triage, and maintain consistent decision-making across teams and systems.
Look Up SYNAPSE ingestion and fusion workflow
Look Up uses SYNAPSE to ingest and fuse multi-source SSA data, validate quality, and deliver a coherent catalog and alerts through an interface or API, including on-premises deployment for secure operations.
When paired with SORASYS radars, SYNAPSE can ingest high-reactivity detections and tracks to update object characterization and support timely conjunction analysis.
This ingestion and fusion chain helps operators predict collision risk, coordinate responses, and protect satellite fleets with maneuver recommendations aligned to mission constraints.
We deliver space situational awareness (SSA) and space domain awareness (SDA) solutions that help secure active satellites and ensure safe operations in the ever-growing expanse of space.