eProsima is proud to announce that Safe DDS has been adopted by GMV in an R&D project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) under the Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP).
The joint work, detailed in a paper co-authored by GMV and eProsima, explores the feasibility of using DDS over Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) in launcher avionics. The study compares multiple DDS implementations and highlights Safe DDS’s strengths:
- ISO 26262 ASIL D certified for functional safety
- Deterministic communication over TSN
- Modular, portable architecture built for safety-critical environments
- Seamless integration with Fast DDS, widely used in robotics and aerospace
The paper, “Data Distribution Service (DDS) over Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) for Launchers”, will be presented at the European Data Handling & Data Processing Conference (EDHPC 2025).
📢 eProsima’s CEO, Jaime Martin, is one of the authors and will attend EDHPC to present the work alongside GMV.
💡 To help engineers get started, eProsima has also published complete tutorials on Safe DDS with TSN and custom transports:
This project demonstrates the growing role of Safe DDS in space systems, where deterministic, safe, and scalable communication is non-negotiable.
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About GMV: Decades of Experience in Space Systems
GMVis a leading global technology group headquartered in Spain, specializing in advanced engineering solutions across sectors such as aerospace, defense, transport, and cybersecurity. In the space domain, GMV is a long-standing partner of the European Space Agency (ESA) and a key contributor to critical programs including satellite navigation, Earth observation, and space transportation. The company’s expertise covers guidance, navigation and control (GNC), avionics, and ground systems, supporting both institutional and commercial missions worldwide.
About ESA: Europe’s Gateway to Space
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. ESA is an intergovernmental organization, established in 1975, with the mission to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to citizens. ESA develops satellite-based technologies and services, fosters European industries, and works closely with the EU, national space agencies, and international partners. Its programs cover space transportation, Earth observation, telecommunications, navigation, exploration, and science.
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.
