https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2024/04/19/dragonfly-nasa-just-confirmed-the-most-exciting-space-mission-of-your-lifetime/?sh=76c8b36c3b5b NASA has confirmed that its exciting Dragonfly mission, which will fly a drone-like craft around Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, will cost $3.35 billion and launch in July 2028.
"A billion dollars isn't what it used to be." (Nelson Bunker Hunt, ca, 1980). Still - not a bad use... better than walls, airboats, buoys etc.
Securing borders cost money and has separate budget. But how to handle the border security is another discussion that belongs in Political forum.
Yes, it really does. I'm betting scientists are going to learn a whole lot from this. Sorry @Lerner and @SteveFoerster and all other members, for turning political on this. I've now been reminded that there is a place for that.