A "centaur" robot.

The Exploration Technology Development Program (ETDP) develops new technologies that will enable NASA to conduct future human exploration missions, while reducing mission risk and cost. The primary customers of the ETDP are the designers of flight systems in the Constellation Systems Program. By maturing new technologies to the level of demonstration in a relevant environment early enough to support a flight system's Preliminary Design Review (PDR), NASA can significantly reduce both cost and risk. ETDP is currently maturing near-term technologies to enable first flight of the Orion in 2014, and developing long-lead technologies needed for the lunar exploration missions no later than 2020.



Exploration Technology Development Program Projects



The projects in the ETDP were formulated to address the high priority technology needs for lunar exploration identified by the Exploration Systems Architecture Study (ESAS), with further refinement by the Lunar Architecture Team (LAT). All technology projects are managed at NASA Centers.

Structures, Materials, and Mechanisms


This mechanisms. Lightweight composite and inflatable structures will reduce the mass of project develops technologies for lightweight vehicle and habitat structures and low-temperature what is launched, in addition to lowering cost. Low-temperature mechanisms will allow rovers and other equipment to operate in the colder, shadowed craters at the lunar poles.

Protection Systems


This project is developing a prototype, human-rated, ablative heat shield for Orion (the crew vehicle); advanced thermal protection system materials; and technologies for protecting lunar surface systems from the adverse effects of lunar dust

LEVITRON ANTI-GRAVITY GLOBE

• Museum-quality globe with bold and beautiful colors floats above a futuristic base


• A conversation piece that may leave you speechless with wonder


• A whole wide world that will fit into the palm of your hand


• Ensures that the weight of the world is no longer on your shoulder
  
• Comes with AC power that plugs into any outlet

SONY NEW PSP GO

Sony has revealed its latest PSP known as the PSP Go. It has a a 3.8-inch display, 16GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an M2 card slot, and it’s smaller about 50% than its predecessor. It will be available in October 1st, priced at $249.
Well we battled the mob to get our first hands on with Sony's latest PSP -- the Go! It was actually fairly light in hand, but not un-solid feeling. We thought there could be a little more depth between your thumbs and palm of your hand, and it felt a bit hard to locate the shoulder buttons, but that may be because we're used to the older model. Look -- we know what you really want!

FRUIT POWERED CLOCK

This is the eco-friendly Fruit Powered Clock, combines micro-electronic technology with the natural electrical potential of a fresh fruit or vegetable. The Fruit Powered Clock is available at $18. Though it is in an affordable price but I’m not wasting any apple nor getting rotten apple. But for fun maybe I can consider about it.

POLAROID POGO

Now it’s small enough to fit in your pocket, the Polaroid PoGo. The first US bound combination digital camera and printer portable. It utilizes ZINK Imaging’s Zero Ink printing technology and paper, PoGo is printing out 2×3-inch sticky-backed photos with or without fun borders in less than 60 seconds and save a copy in its SD card. Available this March for $200. Rest for more pictures.

SONY ZAPPIN MP3 PLAYER

Here’s Sony Zappin, a thumbkey like digital audio player. It comes with 2GB of internal memory, FM tuner and Sony’s Drag and Drop Technology that goes without software. This 26g weight player support MP3 and WMA files and gives you 18hrs of audio on a single charger.