On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 00:14:33 GMT, "Eric" wrote:

The Terrestial Planet Finder gets the axe, now...

(Basic translation)
"Don't even THINK about it, we want someone to play golf on Mars by 2030,
damn it!".

You may wish to look at the distribution of funds being spent on science in
this section of the budget.

You also may wish to look at the amount of funds being spent on science in
this section of the budget and compare that magnitude to other things such
as the entire ESA budget.

I find it interesting that articles such as that one mention Cassini but do
not talk about the cost over runs there, the descoping of the mission, and a
discussion about CR/AF.

Then let's talk golf.
--
rk, Just an OldEngineer
"The number of people having any connection with the project must be
restricted in an almost vicious manner. Use a small number of good people."
-- Kelly Johnson in Skunk Works