Did anyone but the people responsible for this really comprehend the technological achievements that could have and did happen here? I think the success here rivals the first manned landing on the Moon.
This is the kind of project- like the Mars Rovers- that stimulates the public and gives a high return in information for the small budget- compared to the bloated space shuttle program.
This is what we want to see-- blowing holes in stuff with spaceships. Happy Fourth!