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Originally Posted by toXioneer Really? never heard about that... when did they took that funding away? I heard curiosity rover was funded by government aswell, not sure if that's true.

It was one of the first things Obama did when he got into office. So... like 5 years ago. I believe the cut in their budget was probably put off for a few years or something, so they probably used what they could while they could. I know they did one last shuttle launch not too long ago. I can't remember if they have another one or not though- I don't think so. As for the rover, I'm sure it is; but they probably can't repair it themselves anymore.