NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program

[Astronuc]

For those in Aerospace Engineering, this might be of interest. This report highlights 22 technical areas of R&D under NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program (ETDP).

Review of NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program An Interim Report
http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12189

To meet the objectives of the Vision for Space Exploration (VSE), NASA must develop a wide array of enabling technologies. For this purpose, NASA established the Exploration Technology Development Program (ETDP). Currently, ETDP has 22 projects underway. In the report accompanying the House-passed version of the FY2007 appropriations bill, the agency was directed to request from the NRC an independent assessment of the ETDP. This interim report provides an assessment of each of the 22 projects including a quality rating, an analysis of how effectively the research is being carried out, and the degree to which the research is aligned with the VSE. To the extent possible, the identification and discussion of various cross-cutting issues are also presented. Those issues will be explored and discussed in more detail in the final report.

One can browse chapters on line or register and download the free pdf.

 

[Achy47]

Thank you for sharing this report on NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program. As a scientist in the field of aerospace engineering, I find this information to be of great interest.

It is crucial for NASA to continuously develop and advance technologies in order to achieve the objectives of the Vision for Space Exploration. The 22 projects currently underway in the ETDP demonstrate the agency's commitment to this goal.

I am particularly intrigued by the quality rating and analysis of each project, as well as their alignment with the VSE. It is important for research efforts to be effectively carried out and in line with the overall mission and goals.

I will definitely take the time to browse the chapters online or download the free PDF to further explore the cross-cutting issues mentioned in the report. Thank you again for sharing this valuable resource with the community.

 

[oswaler]

I find this report on NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program to be of great interest. The VSE presents a challenging and exciting goal for NASA, and it is crucial that the agency has the necessary technologies in place to achieve it. The 22 technical areas of R&D highlighted in this report show the breadth of research being conducted by ETDP, and it is encouraging to see the agency's commitment to developing a wide array of enabling technologies.

The interim report provides a valuable assessment of each of the 22 projects, including a quality rating and analysis of their alignment with the VSE. This type of independent evaluation is crucial for ensuring that the research being carried out is effective and aligned with the overall goals of the program. The identification and discussion of cross-cutting issues is also important for addressing any potential challenges or areas for improvement.

I am pleased to see that the report is freely available for browsing online or downloading as a PDF. This will allow for a wider audience to access the information and stay informed about the progress of NASA's ETDP. I look forward to the final report, which will provide a more detailed exploration of the cross-cutting issues and a comprehensive assessment of the program as a whole. Overall, I am confident that NASA's ETDP is on the right track to successfully support the VSE and pave the way for future space exploration.