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NASA Extends Rover Occupation of Mars

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the wait-till-they-try-to-occupy-us dept.

iocat writes "Reuters reporting that NASA is extending the Rover missions on Mars by another five months. However, they point out that while the rovers look poised to greatly exceed their planned life cycle, they could basically die at any time. Still, it will be cool to see a little more exploration."

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  1. Funding for this project. by bethane · · Score: -1, Troll

    Here is an interesting analysis on how NASA justified this project to the PHBs. it is a very interesting read

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    1. Re:Funding for this project. by bethane · · Score: -1, Troll

      Sorry i must learn to post links properly, here it is

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  2. Re:Almost first post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    well...i'm glad to tell you:

    you didn't fail to fail it.

    YOU FAIL IT!!!!

  3. In other news... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    The US announces its occupation of Iraq by another five months. Responding to questions, President Bush stated "We have invaded and will occupy Iraq for as long as it takes until every last sand nigger accepts Jesus as Lord."

  4. /. Jumped the shark! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Is there any particular reason that Slashdot now lags a week or more in posting "relevent" news stories? Jumped the shark? I say YES!

  5. IN SOVIET RUSSIA by DrMrLordX · · Score: -1, Troll

    . . . the Russian probe fails YOU!!!

    Cmon guys, "In Soviet Russia" jokes rule and you know it. Give a little love to the Yakov Smirnov wannabes, okay?