eProsima is working with engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) within the TNET (Time-Sensitive Network Embedded Technology) initiative, a research effort exploring the use of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) Ethernet for future spacecraft communication architectures.
As part of this work, Fast DDS Pro is being used in a technology demonstration focused on deterministic and fault-tolerant data delivery over TSN-enabled networks. The work investigates how DDS-based middleware can support communication between heterogeneous systems, including integration with ROS 2 environments and data concentration components bridging legacy interfaces into TSN networks.
This activity contributes to the evaluation of standards-based communication technologies for next-generation space computing platforms, including those based on emerging high-performance architectures.
Fast DDS Pro provides advanced Quality of Service (QoS) control and TSN integration capabilities, enabling precise control over latency, reliability, and data distribution in demanding environments.
This collaboration builds on eProsima’s ongoing work in deterministic distributed systems and its commitment to open standards in aerospace, robotics, and high-performance computing.
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Learn more about Fast DDS Pro, eProsima’s commercial DDS implementation designed for deterministic, high-performance distributed systems: eProsima Fast DDS
Learn more about Vulcanexus, eProsima’s ROS 2 distribution for production and deterministic deployments: https://www.vulcanexus.org
About NASA: Decades of Experience in Space Systems
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA conducts a wide range of missions, including human spaceflight, robotic exploration, Earth observation, and the development of advanced space technologies.
About NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) managed by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) for NASA. JPL is responsible for the design, development, and operation of many of NASA’s robotic space missions, as well as research in areas such as planetary exploration, space science, and advanced space technologies.
About eProsima: Pioneering Middleware for Critical Systems
eProsima is a Spanish technology company specialized in high-performance middleware for distributed systems. Its flagship products, Fast DDS and Safe DDS, power mission-critical applications across robotics, aerospace, automotive, and defense. Fast DDS is the default middleware of ROS 2, widely adopted in robotics worldwide, while Safe DDS is ISO 26262 ASIL D certified, designed for safety-critical environments where deterministic communication is essential.
With decades of expertise in real-time communications and strong ties to international standardization bodies such as the OMG DDS community, eProsima enables organizations to build scalable, interoperable, and future-proof systems — from autonomous vehicles to next-generation space launchers.
