They never specified US government or US tax dollars. Merely that government and tax dollars funds science projects. You're reading into and attacking something

They never specified US government or US tax dollars. Merely that government and tax dollars funds science projects. You're reading into and attacking something that isn't there, then ended it on a smug and rude note. >Calm down. The technology is from the 1990s. It's in the article: The article states that instrument design began in the late 90's - not that that is what eventually made it into the satellites after two decades. They knew these satellites were approaching EOL and needed to be replaced so began R&D is how I read it. >And regarding taxpayer dollars: do you know how long it takes for governmend-funded projects to complete? DECADES because the process is so slow precisely due to government red tape. These are also often projects that would never be privately funded because there isn't necessarily a return on investment. They do, however, perform a public service. Maybe I'm naive - but I don't think weather satellites are a very good investment if one is looking for profit. Though I do admit I don't know how much one can make selling the data it produces.