Pulse is conceived as an operational framework rather than a single software tool. By leveraging technologies such as the European Ground Segment - Common Core (EGS-CC), the framework integrates telemetry, event management, information exchange and execution processes. ESA says it will reduce fragmentation between missions, partners and control centres, while improving responsiveness and interoperability.
"Pulse is more than a software - it's a foundational step towards an integrated, agile operational culture within ESA. It empowers teams to coordinate faster, react earlier, and see further. We are proud of what has been achieved and excited about what's ahead," said Katarzyna Cichecka, Head of the System and Applications Engineering Division.
The initiative was developed through cross-functional collaboration and continuous validation. A user acceptance test with mission operators and engineering teams at ESA's European Space Operations Centre confirmed measurable gains in coordination, usability and consistency.
"From a mission operator's point of view, Pulse changes how we see and manage monitoring and control activities by expanding and easing automation possibilities," said Juan Pinero, Operations Lead Architect.
The Pulse emblem depicts a stylised satellite transmitting the binary code for "ESA" as it orbits Earth, underscoring its data-centric philosophy. Pulse will begin operational use with the SWARM mission migration in 2026 and is expected to become the default coordination framework for future ESA missions. Distribution under the ESA Community Licence ensures broad availability across the European space ecosystem without commercial barriers.
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