NASA still will try to launch the Mars Science Laboratory about a year from now, rather than waiting for another window two years later, even though provision of some hardware for the lab is running late. But the program is over budget, with a price tag running about $1.9 billion instead of $1.6 billion. If Congress doesn't spring for the added funding, perhaps NASA could juggle funds from other programs, although the space agency has been doing that a great…
NASA Still Aiming For September/October Mars Science Laboratory Launch Next Year; Funding Will Be An Issue For Lawmakers
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